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Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect by staff happens in some facilities. You may have noticed signs that something is wrong. Your loved one might have unexplained bruises or physical deterioration such as weight loss. Your loved one might be withdrawn or you may have noticed a change in their personality. If you suspect abuse...

A report prepared for Congress says nearly 300,000 nursing home residents – about 14.3 percent – receive antipsychotic drugs each week. More alarming? The study, as detailed by NPR, says most of those residents do not suffer from any psychosis. Making matters worse, government regulators are backing off on their oversight of antipsychotic drugs. Citations...

Pressure sores (also called bed sores or pressure ulcers) are one of the most common, yet preventable, types of nursing home injuries. They occur when nursing home residents are left in stagnant positions for prolonged periods of time and can be linked to both negligence and abuse. They tend to develop in areas where the...