Nursing Home Neglect

Some nursing homes in West Virginia do not just provide inadequate care, but their efforts to look after their residents are "grossly substandard." In the past, they would only have to worry about civil fines and the possibility of losing Medicare funding. Now, the...

When your parent began to show signs of dementia, it may not have surprised you, especially if Alzheimer's runs in your family. You may have done your best to take care of your dad or mom while you could, knowing that, eventually, he or she would need more extensive...

It is a sad fact that those individuals who are most often the victims of abuse are those individuals who are least capable of preventing it. This is generally the case with nursing home abuse. It is unfortunate that any elderly individual is subject to abuse and it...

In the past several decades, more and more West Virginia families have had to move loved ones into care facilities. Whether long-term care homes or nursing homes, these moves are commonly necessitated by aging. However, it is also important to remember that inherent...

West Virginia residents who have elderly or disabled relatives that require physical care and perhaps even placement in nursing homes know how hard it is to find the right help that they can trust. With reports of nursing home abuse or neglect popping up all around...

West Virgina residents who are concerned about the nature of care that their loved ones in nursing homes receive have good reason to pay close attention. With too many reports of abuse or negligence, the health and life of elderly people can literally be on the line....

Many people in West Virginia today have experienced the need to take care of an elderly parent or other relative or at least know people in such a position. When a loved one requires care beyond what can be provided at home, the need arises to select a nursing home or...

Do you have a family member who lives in a nursing home or other long-term care facility? Have you been concerned about or suspected that your loved one may have been abused or neglected in some way? Sadly, you are not alone. According to the National Center on Elder...

Like others throughout the country, most West Virginia residents have personally experienced the need to care for an elderly relative or know someone who has. The challenges involved in taking care of an aging parent, grandparent or other relative are many. When...

For families with loved ones' in nursing homes, being able to identify the warning signs of elder abuse is critical.  While many West Virginia assisted living facilities take great pride in caring for their patients, there is always the possibility that...