Nursing home abuse or neglect can result in injuries at any San Francisco Bay Area nursing home, and prevention is essential. There are various ways that family members can help to prevent harm from nursing home abuse, including learning the signs and symptoms that can point to physical abuse, emotional…
For decades, families transitioning a loved one into a nursing home have relied on one fundamental assumption: someone qualified is always watching. We aren’t just talking about anyone—we are talking about Registered Nurses (RNs). These are the professionals trained to catch the subtle shift in a resident’s breathing, the early…
California’s nursing homes are failing the people who need them most. Every day, elderly and dependent adult residents are being neglected in facilities across the state. Understaffing, inadequate training, and profit-driven approaches to care create ripe conditions for neglect. And if you think these problems are going away anytime soon,…
Will you be visiting an elderly loved one in an Orange County nursing home this holiday season? If so, it is important to keep an eye out for any potential signs of nursing home abuse or neglect. Thanksgiving and the weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year are…
When a loved one develops a large, painful bed sore in a nursing home, it is almost always a sign that something went terribly wrong. Families often feel a mix of anger, guilt, and confusion — and they want to know one thing: Can I sue a nursing home in…
Across the country, state leaders are sounding the alarm about the growing influence of private equity in nursing homes and long term care. According to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s 2025 legislative tracker, this year marks a turning point in states’ efforts to scale back private equity’s footprint in the…
Do you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home in San Bernardino County or elsewhere in California? If so, it is critical that you learn more about identifying signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, and that you learn about your options for reporting it. Much too often,…
Nursing home abuse and neglect can happen at any facility in San Jose and throughout California. There are ways to reduce the risk of moving an elderly loved one into a facility where abuse or neglect may be more likely, such as by reviewing facility ratings, researching safety records, and…
If you have an elderly loved one living in a nursing home anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is essential to understand the very real risks of injury that residents face and the warning signs that something may be wrong. Families often assume that harm only occurs when…
Older adults in Orange County nursing homes should always expect to be treated with dignity and respect, and they should also be able to expect that nursing homes are employing a sufficient number of staff to provide for the individual needs of residents. Yet, much too often, nursing homes do…