Blog Category - Nursing Home Abuse

Dec

Six Signs of Nursing Home Abuse You Should Know

Nursing homes are supposed to protect our loved ones, care for their medical needs, and ensure that they enjoy enriching activities that keep their minds active. Unfortunately, many nursing homes in Alabama and throughout the country do not protect their residents. According to t...

Dec

HGD Nursing Home Malpractice Lawsuits

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Dec

Nursing Home Neglect Surges in Alabama

Nursing home neglect has always been a problem in Alabama. However, nursing homes have been hit particularly hard during the coronavirus pandemic. Deaths caused by nursing home neglect have surged in the last two years. Some nursing homes have failed to provide residents the care...

Dec

Five Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

If you are considering placing your loved one in a nursing home, you are probably concerned about his or her safety. There are currently 1.4 million people living in nursing homes in the United States. While many Alabama nursing homes provide excellent care for residents, some al...

Dec

Signs Your Loved One May be Experiencing Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

More elderly adults than ever are living in Alabama nursing homes. Family members expect that when they place their elderly loved ones in a nursing home, the nursing home staff will take care of them. Unfortunately, the standard of care is much too low in some Alabama nursing hom...

Dec

Suing for Verbal or Emotional Abuse in a Nursing Home

By HGD StaffWhen most people think of nursing home abuse, they think of obvious and catastrophic physical injuries. In reality, there are a lot of different ways that a vulnerable senior living in a nursing home facility can be subjected to abuse. One of the most insidious and fr...

Dec

The Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

by HGD StaffThe decision to move an elder loved one into a nursing home is never an easy one. It is also an important decision that should never be taken lightly. You need to do a lot of research into the nursing homes in your area before deciding which one will be home for your...

Dec

3 Important Facts to Understanding Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

by HGD StaffA 2009 study showed that as many as 50% of all seniors living with dementia have been the victim of some form of abuse. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), government reports indicate that as many as 70% of all state investigations of nursing homes...

Dec

5 Signs Your Aging Parent May Need Caregiving Support

by HGD StaffAs people progress into old age, routines and familiar surroundings provide comfort and a sense of safety for them. However, their ability to care for themselves or stay safe often becomes an issue. Each time we visit an aging family member, we have an opportunity to...

Dec

HGD Blog: Elder Abuse is a Reality for Many in the Country

By: HGD StaffAccording to the Alabama Department of Human Resources, the fastest growing segment of the state's population are the elderly. These are NaNas and Pop-Pops, mothers and fathers, WWII vets, grocers, bankers, and former boardroom wonders. Despite myriad bac...

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