Nursing homes in one state are hiring convicted felons who in turn are causing abuse to patients in their care. In one situation, a nurse aide with a felony background sexually assaulted a patient who is still traumatized by the event two years later. He was fired from his job, but no criminal charges were filed.

Nursing homes in one state have the highest number of nursing home neglect incidents in the United States. However, 40 percent of them go unreported. Therefore, close monitoring of loved ones is crucial. According to authorities, “Changes in their personalities or demeanors sometimes that can indicate there is a problem.

A veteran's recognition ceremony was held at a nursing home to honor veterans who could not get out to public celebrations such as parades offered by the community. Twelve patients were celebrated and awarded with dog tags and personalized certificates. Music was provided for all of the patients in the facility. The recognition is part of a “Honor Our Veterans” campaign sponsored by an organization striving to offer these special ceremonies.

Two nursing home employees have been suspended after being accused of nursing home abuse. The family of a nursing home patient suspected abuse and installed a hidden camera in response. The camera caught the nursing home employees on tape yelling and screaming at the patient. The caregivers were also caught pulling the patient's arms and swearing at her while she yelled in pain.

A nursing home employee has been charged with first-degree sodomy and second-degree elder abuse. The charges came after an incident involving the employee and a 68-year-old nursing home patient. The incident was sexual in nature and involved sodomy according to authorities. An investigation has been underway and the employee has been arrested and is being held on bond for $60,000.

A 74-year-old male patient was admitted to a nursing home on September 1, 2011. At the time of admission and at all times thereafter, the patient was a high fall risk. The patient's family expressed concerns to the nursing home staff about the patient’s safety as a high fall risk, needing vigilant supervision, to which the nursing home staff responded by assuring the patient’s family he would be protected from falls and that all fall interventions would be used with him.On Septem…