When you drop loved ones off at a nursing home, you trust they will receive the best of care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect is a reality, and nowhere is that more evident than right here in New Mexico. In 2018, a new report revealed that New Mexico had...
When your loved one must go to live in a New Mexico nursing home, it is a huge change for everyone involved. You probably believe that this move is the best thing for your loved one. It will keep him or her safer and ensure he or she gets the care needed. However,...
If you have a loved one in a nursing home in New Mexico, his or her well-being is probably a top priority. You may check in often and ensure he or she is treated well. You may also take joy in finding that your loved one is making friends and developing a support...
When you leave your loved one in a New Mexico nursing home, you want to feel confident that someone is looking out for him or her and making efforts to reduce any hazards that could potentially lead to injury. Regrettably, however, today’s older Americans are falling...
For many people in New Mexico, the idea of abusing the elderly is unthinkable. Unfortunately, that does not change the fact that these offenses take place relatively often in the state. There are several factors, one of which being the preponderance of local...
Assisted-living facilities are notorious for the neglect of their elderly patients. Numerous stories have come to light about the blatant mistreatment of senior citizens in American institutions. These reports naturally may have you worried about the well-being of...
If you are looking into nursing homes for yourself or a loved one, you will start to see that these facilities are licensed by the state. A nursing home license helps ensure the facility has the ability to properly care for residents. A facility must meet certain...
