Tag Archives: Nursing Home Neglect
Neglect and Abuse in Nursing Homes: The Warning Signs
In March of this year the federal government fined New Jersey’s Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation $600,000 after a virus outbreak in the facility caused the deaths of 11 children. Nursing home neglect is more prevalent than many Americans… Read More »
Did Nursing Home Negligence Cause a Dementia Patient’s Arrest?
A 75-year-old dementia patient was wandering the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation when he reportedly attacked several employees. The police were called, and the man was arrested after an altercation. However, the man had to later be hospitalized and… Read More »
Do Cameras Help When It Comes to Nursing Home Abuse?
Have you seen the increasing reports of elder abuse and nursing home abuse in the news lately? It is a disturbing trend to which much of America is turning a blind eye. However, here in New Jersey, lawmakers are trying… Read More »
Is Nursing Home Abuse Going Unreported?
Over 1.4 million people are living in nursing homes across the United States. This is why safety officials all over the country are making it a priority to ensure America’s nursing homes are safe. A new government audit has revealed… Read More »
What Are the Effects of Nursing Home Negligence?
When an elderly parent’s needs become too great for their children to bear, they are often sent to senior care centers or nursing homes. These facilities are manned by trained professionals who are supposed to help the elderly maintain an… Read More »