Nursing home abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that Skilled Healthcare, one of the nation’s top ten for-profit chains, finds itself again under intense scrutiny. Due to recent citations and lawsuits, Skilled Healthcare will be closely monitored by state and federal authorities as it agrees to spend more of its budget on staffing levels …
Signs of Elderly Malnutrition
It is important to be aware of the risks associated with elderly malnutrition. Malnutrition is a senior health issue that you can prevent and detect, which can include the following warning signs: Is the elderly person’s body mass below their recommended weight? Have they had a sudden or unintentional loss of weight? Has their appetite or food …
Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Home: What You Should Know
Hunger and thirst in nursing homes is a widespread problem, causing already-ill residents to suffer from malnutrition, dehydration, and severe weight loss. Too often a sign of neglect or staff incompetence, malnutrition on nursing homes threatens the health and safety of our loved ones. Among the ailments nursing home residents suffer, oral health is not …