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Transcript: A urinary tract infection can be a sign of nursing home neglect. In some cases, UTIs are unavoidable, but in many cases, nursing homes can prevent UTIs from developing in their residents by taking the right precautions. Because of their compromised immune systems, elderly people are ...

Transcript: Bedsores are a common problem in nursing homes. Studies show that bedsores can take between several days and two years to heal completely, depending on severity and level of infection. Bedsores are categorized by stages between 1 and 4. Each stage requires different treatments or com...

Yes. If your loved one died from sepsis, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the nursing home for wrongful death. This lawsuit is typically brought by the spouse or children of the deceased resident, as well as the resident’s estate. If liable, the nursing home will be required to compensate t...

Transcript: Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, can take anywhere from three days to two years to heal. How quickly a pressure ulcer heals depends on how far advanced the sore is and what steps are taken to treat it. A pressure ulcer in stage 1, where the skin is red or ...

Transcript: Nursing home abuse can be physical, psychological, sexual, or financial, and can come from a caregiver or another resident. Nursing home abuse is a growing problem in the U.S., but watching for warning signs early on can minimize the damage to your loved one. Watch for injuries, changes...

Transcript: Nursing home neglect occurs when a nursing home fails to give a person the attention and care they need. Common signs of neglect include poor hygiene, malnutrition, unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, and unsafe or unsanitary living conditions. Catching these signs early on will ...

Nursing homes are supposed to be places of safety for our elder loved ones and those unable to take care of themselves.  Unfortunately, there are times when these loved ones suffer from abuse and neglect while in the care of nursing facilities. One nurse in Canada took it a little too far by becomin...

When we place loved ones in a nursing home, we expect that they will be safe from harm. Often, relatives with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease become too much for their loved ones to care for and help must be sought in the form of a nursing home or extended-care facility. It is expected, given the fa...

Accidents can happen, even when all precautions are taken. When an accident occurs in a nursing home, there is almost always an investigation.  For a Winona, Minnesota nursing him, an accident investigated concluded with the nursing home being cited for the woman’s death, according to a report from ...

Many nursing homes have anti-smoking policies where residents are not allowed to smoke on the grounds. However, some still allow residents to smoke, but they are monitored and wear special aprons designed to prevent the patient from catching their clothes on fire. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports...