When it comes to nursing home residents, dehydration is a glaring red flag that neglect may be at play.

Pressure ulcers are preventable conditions that signal neglect and can lead to serious, sometimes fatal, complications.

A practice known as "tunneling" has raised significant concerns in the world of nursing homes.

The Alabama Attorney General, alongside those of 20 other states, has filed a lawsuit opposing the new federal nursing home staffing...

Hip fractures can be extremely serious for all older adults, and can increase their risk of death by 5–11% within a year.

How do Alabama facilities measure up under the new nursing home staffing rule?

Congress is trying to overturn recent rules for staffing requirements for nursing homes.

Summer is in full swing and many nursing homes are busily planning a variety of outdoor activities to enhance the quality of life for...

National Nursing Home Care Week serves as an important reminder of the invaluable role caregivers play in the lives of nursing home...

The situation in Alabama regarding nursing home inspections presents a concerning picture for those with loved ones in these facilities....

We entrust the care of our loved ones to nursing homes with the expectation that they will receive the attention, respect, and support...

As an attorney who focuses on cases against nursing homes for improper or inadequate care, attorney JP Sawyer knows it's imperative to...

Emotional abuse in nursing homes is a silent epidemic, affecting vulnerable residents who often suffer in silence. While physical neglect...

In the pursuit of justice for victims of nursing home abuse, technology emerges as a powerful ally. At Sawyer Law Firm, attorney JP...

Sawyer Law Firm, LLC has filed six (6) lawsuits in the past three months involving patient falls in healthcare facilities. The cases...

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and togetherness. For families with loved ones in nursing homes, finding meaningful ways...

November 16 is National Rural Health Day, a poignant reminder of the unique challenges rural communities face. As we observe this...

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) recently released its Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard. The scorecard lists...

On September 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced important new steps to crack down on nursing...

Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are more susceptible to infections and sepsis for many reasons. These older...