It should not come as a surprise that nursing home understaffing and bedsores go hand-in-hand. Understaffing is the biggest contributor to nursing home neglect and contracting bedsores is the most common ailment among neglected residents. Sufferers are also susceptible to...

The rate of infections occurring in nursing homes has increased over the past several years according to a report by Columbia University. The report strongly suggests that nursing homes are not doing enough to treat and care for their residents....

Nursing home neglect is a very serious issue all across the United States and is considered one of the most common forms of abuse. The definition of nursing home neglect is when a resident fails to receive the proper care...

Injuries from a fall account for approximately 36 percent of all visits to a hospital’s emergency room by nursing home residents. To lower this number, nursing home staff members must use the protocols provided that prevent situations in which residents...