One of the first mandates following the initial days and weeks of the coronavirus pandemic was protecting the elderly, particularly those who reside in nursing homes. Family visits, a time-honored tradition in these facilities, were placed on pause in an effort to ensure the health of residents. Yet, in spite of those measures, COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes still accounted for more than 35 percent of the fatalities.
Understaffed nursing homes lead to serious injuries, even deaths
One of the biggest problems in nursing homes across the country is that many do not have enough people on staff. Unfortunately, this is not a new issue. Understaffing has been a consistent concern for years.
Catastrophic Coronavirus Consequences in New York Nursing Homes
Countless Facilities Failed Their Residents
Is your loved one's nursing home dangerously understaffed?
Many nursing homes inflated their reporting
Signs your loved one is suffering nursing home abuse
Caring for aging family members is difficult. Many times, people are caring for their growing children at the same time that they are caring for their parents in their old age. Sometimes, because of Alzheimer's or other medical issues, families have to decide to place their loved ones in a nursing home facility.
