Worcester families who decide that they must place a loved one in a nursing home so the person can receive proper care will expect that there be a certain standard applied. Unfortunately, it is disturbingly common for there to be allegations of nursing home abuse or...
Nursing Home Neglect
Medication errors can be fatal in nursing homes
Though we don't like to think about it, when we hear the terms nursing home neglect or abuse, we think of inadequate staffing or failure to supervise patients. As uneasy as it makes us feel that nursing homes in Massachusetts are negligently taking care of our loved...
Proof of loss in nursing home negligence
One of the biggest decisions family members in Massachusetts may make is choosing to move a loved one into a nursing home. When the choice is made, it is often done so with a lot of planning and consideration. However, no matter the amount of planning that goes into...
What legal rights do nursing home residents in Worcester have?
Making the decision to move a family member into a nursing home is not always easy. However, it is sometimes the best choice available. When this decision is made, family members often trust that their loved ones will be kept as safe, secure, happy and healthy as...
Patient dies in nursing home
The decision to move a loved one to a nursing home is never easy. But there often comes a time when an elderly family member is no longer to take care of him or herself and there are no other family members to help.When the decision is made, the family puts their...
Nursing home require residents to sign arbitration agreements
Deciding to move into or place a loved one in a nursing home is often not an easy choice to make. This is especially true with the ongoing discussions aboutnursing home abuse and neglect occurring in Massachusetts and other states across the nation. Even though most...
How can you spot the red flags of nursing home neglect?
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy step to take. However, many individuals in Massachusetts must take this step to help aging loved ones recover from an injury or a surgery or even obtain the necessary daily care and needs. No matter the reason for...
Government should take on larger role against nursing home abuse
Residents in Massachusetts and other states cannot help but think about the future. Whether they are planning for themselves or a loved one, long-term care facilities are often thought about as individuals and family members age. While nursing home facilities are an...
Who is likely to cause nursing home abuse?
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is likely a major decision that didn't come easy. And whether it is a short-term or long-term stay, it is likely that many concerns are going through the minds of loved ones. Will they get enough attention? What if they miss a...
Helping you take action if you suspect nursing home neglect
Whether it is due to old age or for rehabilitation, it is never an easy decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. Such transition can be a huge change for an aging family member. Moreover, it can be challenging for loved ones because they are placing much trust...