Patient dumping, also referred to as “involuntary discharge,” is the illegal eviction of a patient from a long-term care facility. Most often, patient dumping takes the […]

Understaffing in nursing homes is becoming a major problem in the state of California. Between 2020 and 2021, over 150 California nursing homes filled out a […]

Updated November 22, 2024 Article Overview Assisted Living Abuse is on the rise. Fortunately, in recent years, there has been increased awareness about the mistreatment of […]

Nursing home abuse and neglect can happen anywhere, including in nursing homes and assisted living homes where families believe their loved ones are safe. Understanding the […]

Bed sores, also known as decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, and pressure ulcers, are one of the most common injuries resulting from nursing home neglect. Bed sore […]

Sexual assaults can happen to anyone, however elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to these types of attacks. Elder sexual assault is just one part of the […]

Elopement is a major life-threatening issue related to caring for an individual with cognitive loss, also known as elder wandering. Elopement can have serious consequences, especially […]