Many people in New Mexico move their elderly or disabled loved ones to a nursing home in hopes that they will receive skilled care that keeps them safe, especially if they are experiencing memory issues. However, these relatives may also worry deeply about their loved...
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Elder abuse may rise as population ages
As baby boomers age, nursing homes in New Mexico and across the United States are reaching capacity. This may mean that many nursing homes are understaffed and that managers don't have the time to properly train staff. Experts believe that this may be the reason there...
New Mexico nursing homes: Issues of concern
Do you have a loved one who currently resides in one of the many New Mexico nursing homes? At any given time, there are typically more than 1 million beds registered to residents in nursing homes throughout the country. If you're worried about standard of care,...
A depressing rise in elder abuse incidents
Many New Mexico families have elderly loved ones who are showing signs of physical and mental health deterioration. While some are able to have them treated at home, others are unable to and instead place them in nursing home facilities. Unfortunately, residents...
Nursing home abuse is going unreported
Families in New Mexico who have a loved one in a nursing home should know about the danger of abuse and neglect. Many cases of abuse and neglect simply are not reported by the nursing homes, and in some other cases, no one can tell for sure if abuse or neglect is...