There are about 15,000 nursing homes around the country, and many of those in New Mexico do not have enough registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses on their payrolls to provide adequate care to their patients. Understaffing has...
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Can nursing homes use chemical restraints to control residents?
People working at nursing homes often have more responsibilities than time during their shifts to fulfill them. The stress and demands of working in a nursing home can sometimes lead to employees engaging in very unsafe or questionable conduct. For example, workers...
The rights of nursing home residents
When you make the difficult decision to have your loved one admitted to a New Mexico nursing home, there are a lot of factors to consider. The decision is difficult in itself but with the prevalence of nursing home neglect cases, family members worry even more. One of...
MS drug being used to treat nursing home residents
Journalists have discovered that a drug developed to treat symptoms most commonly associated with multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is being used as a dementia treatment by nursing homes in New Mexico and around the country. The U.S. Food and Drug...
Three shocking things nursing homes don’t want people knowing
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...
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,...