Dehydration and malnutrition remain two of the most serious and most overlooked forms of neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. While these conditions may sound simple or even mild, the reality is far more dangerous. In elderly and dependent adults, dehydration and malnutrition can rapidly lead to organ…
When families place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, they do so with the expectation that the facility will provide basic safety, dignity, and competent medical care. Unfortunately, that expectation is not always met. In recognition of this reality, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…