The White House has announced significant reforms to improve the quality of care at taxpayer-funded nursing homes.
National Nursing Home Reforms Are Coming
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Nursing home neglect among dementia patients
Dementia is a debilitating disease that can cause great harm to those who suffer from it in New Mexico and around the country. Unfortunately, dementia patients often get neglected by their nursing home caregivers, which can lead to serious complications. If someone...
How can you spot nursing home neglect with a loved one?
If one of your parents is getting older and requires the help of a nursing home staff to live a comfortable life in Albuquerque or another part of New Mexico, it's essential to ensure they are being cared for correctly. Learning some of the telltale signs to look for...
What causes bedsores in nursing homes
Bed sores are an injury commonly sustained by the elderly. There are a variety of different ways that someone could develop a bed sore while in a nursing home, and some of the causes can even be seen as nursing home neglect. Here are some of the things that can cause...
Nursing Home Deaths Increase 32 Percent in 2020
The rate of deaths in nursing homes rose 32 percent in 2020, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG). Deaths spiked at the beginning of the pandemic, in April 2020, and again in...
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...
Nursing home falls are a major ongoing problem
New Mexico families may be able to sue for financial compensation when their loved one is injured in a nursing home fall. Oftentimes, it is a sign of nursing home negligence and a lack of supervision by the staff. Nursing home residents are always a fall risk Falls...
Understaffing of nursing homes may lead to risks for residents
Residents of Albuquerque and other areas of New Mexico may want to know more about a continuing problem that affects nursing homes. There is a widespread shortage of nursing staff, which affects the care of those who live in residential homes. Families and loved ones...
Signs of nursing home neglect
Nursing homes have the responsibility to care for their residents and protect them from harm. When nursing homes fail to live up to their obligations, residents can suffer personal injuries and mental decline. There are four signs of nursing home neglect that family...
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...
