"Elopement" is a term that means something different to those in the nursing home business than it does to most people. The National Institute for Elopement Prevention defines it as "[w]hen a patient or resident who is cognitively, physically, mentally, emotionally...

One of the worst things that can happen to an elder is to be drugged to a point where they can’t do things for themselves or can’t speak out. Unfortunately, there are instances where older seniors may be overmedicated, leading to a series of unusual symptoms, like...

Neglect in nursing homes takes many forms. Maybe the staff doesn’t come when the person pushes the emergency alarm. Maybe they forget to give them their medication on time. Maybe they don’t help a patient move and roll over, leading to bedsores. Even when it’s not...

Is it really necessary to put a hidden camera in your loved one’s room at the nursing home? If you suspect abuse, it might be the smartest thing you can do. So-called “granny cams” have become a hot topic throughout the nation as people have gradually become more...

Media outlets in Texas and around the country have covered several stories in recent years about elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted care facilities. One of the latest such stories involves a disturbing series of events that allegedly took place at a North...

Stories of shocking abuse remind people that they cannot make assumptions about the safety of nursing home residents in Texas. A recent case in a neighboring state came to light after the local police department received a tip about abuse by caretakers at a nursing...