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What is nursing home elopement?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 18th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: Nursing home elopement occurs when an adult-care facility resident wanders either from their rooms or from the grounds without permission or assistance. Nursing Continue Reading

How can I find out if a nursing home is good or bad?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: There isn't a definitive list of "good" or "bad" nursing homes, but you can make better decisions if you do some educated snooping Continue Reading

How do I find a safe nursing home?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: There is no sure way to find a nursing home unless you can personally vouch for the quality of care from a personal Continue Reading

What rights do nursing home residents have?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: The Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 clearly defined the rights of nursing home patients. Elderly patients deserve the right to freedom from Continue Reading

What are the warning signs of abuse?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: If you suspect nursing home abuse, then start looking for physical evidence. Examine your relative's body and look for broken bones, cuts, scars or sores. Continue Reading

Where do I report nursing home abuse?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: If you have uncovered physical signs of abuse or neglect then it is time to take action. A nursing home that knows of Continue Reading

Is sepsis in a nursing home normal or should I be concerned?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: Sepsis is an immune reaction to a bacterial infection of the blood stream that, if untreated, can become fatal. The elderly are especially Continue Reading

Could understaffing be the cause of nursing home neglect?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: Studies have found a strong connection between understaffed nursing homes and instances of nursing home neglect - and the connection makes sense. If Continue Reading

What do I do if I suspect a nursing home is overmedicating my parent?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: You are right to be concerned. Sudden changes in personality are usually a sign that something is wrong, and our Dallas nursing home abuse Continue Reading

Should a patient with dementia be given antipsychotic drugs?

By Jeffrey Rasansky | December 17th 2013 | FAQ , Nursing Home Abuse

Answer: Although there is some evidence that antipsychotic drugs can help treat a select number of seniors suffering from dementia, many medical experts and Continue Reading

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