Key Areas

Negligence
When a nursing home fails to provide treatment, care, goods or services necessary to preserve a resident's... more

Pressure Sores
Pressure sores can be very mild in condition (pink colouration on skin) or very serious in condition ... more

Falls
Falls are another common problem encountered by the elderly in nursing homes. There are a number of ways in which patients can fall in nursing homes ...more

Malnutrition & Dehydration
Malnutrition and dehydration slows down healing and can worsen existing health problems ...more

Abuse
Physical abuse refers to any physical injury inflicted on an older person by someone who is caring for an elder. ...more

Medication Abuse
One of the forms of abuse suffered by some in nursing homes is that they are receiving incorrect medication ...more

The Warning Signs
Nursing home negligence can have detrimental effects such as death, broken bones, malnutrition and dehydration. ...more

Abuse And Neglect
Neglect is defined as the failure to care for a person in a manner, which would avoid harm and pain, or the failure to react to a situation which may be harmful. ...more

Prevention of Neglect
Neglect in a nursing home can be avoided as long as the following are being adhered to. ...more