If you have a loved one in a New Mexico nursing home, then you likely understand the importance of nursing home safety. You want to know your loved one is not going to be exposed to safety risks. The reality is, though, nursing homes often are fraught with safety...
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Month: August 2018
What causes fires in senior living communities?
In recent years, news stories across the country have described tragic instances of senior living facilities catching fire. The consequences of these fires have included the displacement of senior residents, the hospitalization of some seniors, and even deaths of...
Is nursing home abuse always physical?
Nursing homes can be very wonderful places where you can take your loved one when he or she can no longer live alone. These New Mexico facilities have trained staff and medical professionals on site who can provide the level of care that you may not be able to....
Federal report finds neglect, fraud in hospice care across the US
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General's office recently issued a report finding that, while patients can generally rely on hospice care to alleviate their suffering, too many hospice providers are neglecting patients and defrauding...
How New Mexico handles the rights of nursing home residents
New Mexico law provides basic rights to all nursing home residents, and the New Mexico Department of Health has the responsibility of oversight. There are five specific areas of concern for residents, and if there are violations, the federal government may place a...
How big of a risk is apathy?
If you have a loved one in a New Mexico nursing home, then it is important for you to understand the health risks your loved one may face. One of the more serious risks that may not always get the attention it deserved is apathy. According to Nursing Times, apathy is...