Resident-on-Resident Abuse and the Duty to Supervise
Resident-on-resident abuse can make a nursing home liable even when staff never touched anyone. The facility’s duty is to supervise and protect every resident from abuse by anyone. This guide explains that duty, why these incidents happen, how dementia fits in, and when a facility is responsible.
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: A Hidden Crisis
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is one of the most underreported forms of elder abuse. This guide explains, plainly and respectfully, what it means, why it stays hidden, how consent works, the federal law that protects residents, and the steps and recourse available to families who suspect it.
Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes: Signs and Recourse
Physical abuse in nursing homes means the intentional use of force that injures a resident, and it is never part of care. This guide explains what to watch for, how to tell a real injury from an accident, the federal law that protects residents, and the recourse families have.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect | NHA Help
Worried something is wrong but not sure what you are seeing? This guide breaks down the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect by category, physical, emotional, medical, facility, and financial, so you can tell a red flag from a coincidence and know exactly what to do next.
Nursing Home Abuse Settlements: How Compensation Works | NHA Help
How do nursing home abuse settlements work? Most successful cases end in one. This guide explains what compensation covers, how settlement amounts are calculated, the taxes, liens, and fees that come out, and why the averages you see online cannot predict your result.