nursing home malpractice

Nursing home residents have the right to receive quality and individualized care and protection from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other mistreatment. Knowing the difference between acceptable and substandard care can help determine whether there is nursing home...

Not every form of elder abuse is physical. Emotional, psychological and verbal abuse can also affect the residents of nursing homes and other care facilities. There is one more form of abuse that is far too common, but far less discussed: financial abuse. What to know...

People in South Carolina cannot stop time. People will continue to grow older. As this occurs the body and the brain may not be as sharp or work as well as it once did when they were younger. People may develop more medical conditions that require additional care....

It is difficult for any family in South Carolina who decides a loved one should spend their days in a nursing home. But when a family makes this decision, they have the right to know their loved one receives the highest level of care and attention possible. When a...

Elderly nursing home residents face danger at nearly every turn. From falls, to the improper use of restraints to bed sores, nursing home negligence can quickly become life-threatening. An area that commonly results in injuries or worsening conditions is the incorrect...

Residents in nursing homes are some of the most vulnerable people in society. Not only do they often suffer from physical health issues, but they also are likely to have mental illnesses such as dementia that affect their ability to remember things both in the short...

When you place a loved one with limited mobility into a nursing home, you expect that they will receive the care they need to stay moving. You want them to go through physical therapy and to receive support moving throughout the day, because you know that lying in one...

If you have an elderly or infirm friend or relative in a nursing home, it is wise to keep a close watch on them to make sure that they are being well-treated and that their needs are being met. After all, some nursing home patients are no longer capable of advocating...

Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a big decision on many fronts, as it will change the both of your lives. While you need to do what's best for them from a health and care perspective, don't lose sight of the fact that no two nursing facilities provide the...

There are many different physical issues associated with aging that contribute to an older adult's increased risk for a fall. People tend to lose both strength and flexibility as they get older. Combine that with slower reaction times, vision issues that may prevent...