Not many things are more disheartening for Maryland families than to detect the presence of bedsores on a loved one who is in a nursing home. These sores also go by the names decubitus ulcer and pressure sores. Bedsores can cause severe discomfort and can become...

According to the federal government’s Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, a Maryland nursing home was recently designated a Special Focus Facility, or SFF. On the most recent list, CMS ALSO noted that another Maryland facility had recently graduated...

As people age, even simple falls while walking tend to cause more serious injuries. By the time people reach the age of 65, falls are common causes of broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and other serious and debilitating injuries. According to the federal Centers...

One of the things that worry families about moving their relatives into a nursing home in Maryland is protecting their personal possessions. Families want to ensure that the nursing home feels as much like home as possible. This means that they are likely to bring...

When we put our loved ones into nursing homes, we hope that they are safe and comfortable. Nursing homes allow our loved ones to get the medical care they need while living comfortably. As many Maryland residents know, however, nursing homes sometimes fail at...

Residents of nursing homes rely on their facilities to provide them with medical and occupational care while they convalesce. In Baltimore, individuals reside in nursing home due to varying ailments and for different lengths of time. Regardless of their needs and...

As a person ages, they may face a number of health challenges that make it difficult for them to move around. This struggle with mobility can often cause them to fall, resulting in injury. Elderly nursing home residents are at risk for falls that could cause serious...

A nursing home staff is tasked with providing the care and attention elderly residents require to stay safe, happy and healthy. Unfortunately, a negligent or abusive staff can cause serious injuries, worsening conditions or new ailments. While every situation is...

Nursing home negligence can mean countless things from simple inattention to intentionally causing harm. A negligent nursing home staff can be tied to medication errors, dehydration, injuries during transport and bed sores. Unfortunately, the use of restraints can...

Many elderly individuals reach a point where they need a help taking care of their basic needs, such as food. Thankfully, when an elderly parent, relative or loved one moves into a nursing home, it’s not difficult to find a place that offers meals. But what if they...