Pandemic Saw Misuse of Prescription Drugs Soar Among Nurses

The misuse of prescription drugs soared during the pandemic at almost double the rate of the general population, according to a report in the Journal of Nursing Regulation. Despite the rise in misuse of prescription drugs by nurses, the group’s overall misuse of drugs was lower than the general population during the pandemic. The lead…

Read More

Preventing Nursing Home Abuse in Tennessee

The decision to put your elderly loved one in a nursing home is never an easy one. Whether it is your grandparent or parent, it can be a gut wrenching decision to place your relative’s health and safety in the hands of strangers. Even more difficult is the knowledge that the people who have promised…

Read More

Signs of Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes

No one wants to believe that their loved ones are at risk for being abused while they are in the care of a nursing home. Unfortunately, abuse does occur in the nursing home setting, and it happens more often than you might think. Only one out of every six nursing home residents who experience abuse…

Read More

How to Identify and Report Nursing Home Abuse in Tennessee

Americans are living much longer these days. A report from the National Center on Elder Abuse Administration on Aging says that in 2010, there were 5.8 million people aged 85 or older. By the year 2050 they estimate that there will be 19 million people in that age group. Given that the elder age group…

Read More