Elder Abuse Blog Archives

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Elder Abuse: More than Physical Harm

August 26, 2022

If you have an elderly loved one who is living in a nursing home, it is important to be aware of the possibility of elder abuse. Elder abuse can take...

Nursing Home Oversight in Nevada: Information for Residents

February 7, 2022

In Nevada, the Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) is responsible for many different forms of long-term care facility oversight, including logging...

Signs of Elder Abuse in Nevada

December 27, 2021

For the average American, our future lives are seen through rose-colored glasses. We assume we will have enough money to retire comfortably in a home we own, that our health...

Most Common Nursing Home Abuse and Signs to Watch Out For

June 2, 2021

According to research, there are over 6,600 beds in Nevada for patients that require skilled nursing. There are also hundreds of intermediate nursing home beds for patients who need daily...

Nursing Home Lawsuits in the Age of Coronavirus

January 4, 2021

While the coronavirus pandemic has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths across the United States, this virus has proven even more fatal to elderly residents in America’s nursing homes. Unfortunately,...

Nursing Home’s Negligent Care of Pressure Ulcers Kills Patients

August 3, 2020

We expect that our loved ones will receive the best care possible when they live in a nursing home. Sadly, nursing home care sometimes falls short of our expectations. Recently,...