Residents of New Mexico may want to learn more about recent calls for more inspections in nursing homes. Problems with nursing homes put your loved ones at risk, and inspections may catch some issues before they become disasters. You want your loved ones and family to...
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National Nursing Home Reforms Are Coming
The White House has announced significant reforms to improve the quality of care at taxpayer-funded nursing homes.
The risk of elder abuse in long-term care facilities
Anyone who witnesses or suspects abuse in an assisted living facility in New Mexico must know what to do when he or she finds him or herself in that unfortunately common situation. In order to protect your elderly loved ones, it's necessary to learn the signs of...
Recognizing signs of stage 3 & 4 pressure ulcers
Many families in New Mexico have elderly loved ones who live in nursing facilities because they are no longer able to live on their own or have medical needs that require skilled care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are real problems. Older adults may...
What to do if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect
Moving a relative into a New Mexico nursing home can be both a relief and a stressful situation. Relief comes because you now have the peace of mind that they are surrounded by a whole staff trained to take care of them. Stress comes due to the many horror stories of...
4 employees at assisted living facility charged with abuse
Some people in New Mexico and across the country ultimately find themselves unable to meet their own care needs. Depending on the situation, family members may also be unable to meet these needs either, prompting them to look for other solutions. For some, this means...
Taking action if nursing home abuse is suspected
There are multiple different reasons why families in New Mexico and across the country make the decision to place their loved ones in a nursing home. These facilities not only offer health care and assistance with activities of daily living, they also provide a...
How to identify common signs of nursing home abuse
When you have a relative or loved one who receives care from professionals in a nursing home facility or an independent caregiver, there is a chance that they aren’t receiving enough attention. Abuse of elderly individuals is a widespread issue. But recognizing what...
Man pleads guilty in assault on resident of memory care unit
When families in New Mexico and across the country place their family members in a long-term care facility, they have likely spent a great deal of time considering their needs and how those needs are best met. The decision is typically only made with the belief that...
Abuse investigations declined in New Mexico during health crisis
The current global health crisis has prevented or limited the trips people make to nursing homes to visit elderly loved ones. In March, New Mexico officials declared an emergency order that limited contact at nursing homes. At the time, the only people allowed to make...