Home health aides are tasked with caring for very vulnerable people – folks who typically suffer from cognitive impairments and have little to no short-term memory.  Technology is proving what we could only suspect in the past.  Now, with nanny cams, family members can monitor their loved one when they cannot be there. A recent

Nursing Home Abuse A recent probe conducted by the inspector general’s office of the federal Department of Health and Human Services revealed that one in every four cases of suspected physical or sexual abuse against nursing home residents went unreported to local law enforcement agents. Federal law requires that nursing home administrators, doctors, and nurses report suspected

Visiting Loved Ones in Nursing Homes During the Holiday Season The holiday season brings visits with family and friends, and for many, this includes spending time with loved ones in nursing homes. A trip to the nursing home can be emotionally draining and difficult, depending on how far you must travel to see your loved

“Social media abuse” describes a disturbing trend in our society that has made its way into nursing homes. Some nursing home employees are taking inappropriate or demeaning photos and videos of their residents and posting them on social media pages like Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram. Although “nursing home abuse” is usually associated with physical abuse