Many adults in New Mexico are eventually forced to decide how to care for their aging parents. If this adult child can't provide full-time care, and many can't, this person might consider placing their parents in nursing home facilities. However, before you make this...
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What should you know about elder abuse in nursing homes?
No New Mexico resident wants to think that their elder family member is being abused in their nursing home. Sadly, this problem is more common than many realize. This is what you need to know about elder abuse in nursing homes. Understanding elder abuse Elder abuse...
Can nursing home neglect be considered criminal?
Many New Mexico residents have elderly loved ones in nursing homes so they can get specialized care. Sadly, nursing home neglect is a serious concern for some. There is sometimes confusion over whether this type of neglect is legal or even criminal. Understanding...
Bedsores are an underreported nursing home problem
Pressure ulcers, which are more commonly known as bedsores, are potentially debilitating injuries that are caused by pressure on the skin that restricts the flow of blood and hampers the delivery of crucial nutrients like oxygen. Thousands of people in New Mexico and...
Pressure injuries as a possible sign of nursing home negligence
Moving into a nursing home is something that many seniors in New Mexico will choose at one point or another, and while most of their experiences will be entirely positive, there are unfortunately instances in which dangerous abuse and negligence on the part of the...
Common forms of abuse and neglect in nursing homes
As the country's population continues to age, countless families in New Mexico will face the difficult decision of whether a loved one ought to move into a nursing home. While the lion's share of such facilities provide caring, competent services to their residents,...
Resident on resident abuse in nursing homes is neglect
When New Mexico families place elderly loved ones in nursing homes, they expect them to be taken care of and safe. Sadly, instances of resident-on-resident abuse occur in nursing homes. This is considered a problem of neglect. Why resident-on-resident abuse happens...
New Mexico requires reporting of nursing home abuse
If you believe that a loved one living in a New Mexico nursing home has experienced physical or mental abuse, you must follow the state's reporting guidelines before submitting a claim in court. Undergoing mandatory reporting requirements is necessary so that a...
Negligence in nursing: common examples
People expect that a nurse will keep their loved ones safe as nurses are held to a high standard of professionalism. Patient safety should always be a primary concern in New Mexico healthcare facilities, and unsafe behavior may show negligence on the part of the...
How to distinguish the different types of elder abuse and neglect
If you have an elderly loved one being cared for in a New Mexico nursing home, you expect them to be treated with dignity and respect. Sadly, abuse and neglect sometimes occur. Here’s how you can distinguish the different types. Physical abuse Physical elder abuse...