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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a significant lawsuit against ProMedica Health System, Inc. and its affiliates, including the …

Dehydration and malnutrition are growing problems in South Carolina nursing homes, as they place residents at great risk. Many nursing …

Nursing home abuse refers to any action of a nursing home staff member or administrator that causes harm to their …

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a major decision. Families do it with the expectation that caregivers …

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are devastating diseases that result in permanent cognitive decline. Primarily, these diseases affect the …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common among the elderly population. As with most medical issues, it can become much …

The long-term care ombudsman in South Carolina investigates more than 8,000 complaints of nursing home neglect and abuse every year. …

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse remains a very serious problem. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that 10 percent of …

Poor nursing home practices can pose significant threats to the well-being of residents. One area in which this is a …

Nursing homes are responsible for the safety and health of numerous patients, all of whom deserve quality care and attention. …

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DOJ To Charge Upstate Nursing Home With Neglect