As our loved ones get older, it may be more difficult to provide the care they need. Oftentimes, this is when people opt for a nursing home. While it’s reasonable for you to expect the nursing home to provide proper care to your loved one, this is sadly not always the case. At Peterson &… Continue reading Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

For nursing home patients often prescribed a variety of medications, appropriate care, and attention are required to maintain their safety and health. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. The improper administration of one drug, in particular, has caught the eye of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The agency has requested extra attention by health… Continue reading Blood Thinner Risks in Nursing Homes

Deciding to move your loved one into a nursing home is a difficult decision. When loved ones cannot care for themselves anymore, the safest choice may be an assisted living facility. The key to ensuring that your loved ones remain safe in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is to make sure you have a… Continue reading Nursing Homes Are Dangerous: Problems on Moving Day

The holiday season is an especially dangerous time for nursing home residents. Staff are overworked, facilities are under-staffed, families are traveling and visitation schedules may change. Because of all of these changes and uncertainties, nursing home abuse that occurs during the holidays may go unnoticed. Make sure you talk to your loved one on a… Continue reading Keeping an Eye Out for Nursing Home Abuse