A certified nursing assistant (CNA) at a nursing home was found guilty of stealing from several patients for whom she cared. Purchases made included a vacation, a personal check to an associate, and a wireless phone company. The total theft amount of all patients totaled $3,950.

Forced arbitration agreements continue to cause issues for nursing home patients and their loved ones upon experiencing nursing home neglect and abuse. Arbitration agreements forced on the families and patients upon admission are deemed untimely and unfair by nursing home care advocates and families of patients resident at nursing home facilities. When incidents of abuse and neglect arise, arbitration agreements relinquish rights of the injured to elect for jury trials.

The loved one of a former nursing home patient has filed a lawsuit to seek justice.  The former nursing home patient died after developing pressure ulcers. Loved ones of the patient believe the pressure ulcers were treatable and her death could have been avoided.  The blame is on the nursing home staff for negligence in caring for the patient.

A nursing home will soon be converted to a “memory center” as there is a growing need and trend to fulfill the needs of nursing home patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.  Nursing homes have flourished in the area, so the current nursing home facility experienced a drop in revenue with struggles to compete with other facilities filling their beds. However, the need for dementia specific care is rising.

Nursing home patients enjoyed a costume contest, not for themselves to play dress-up, but for their furry friends. Numerous dogs were dressed in their Halloween best and received votes for the top costume. The animals were a hit, regardless of their costumes.

Nursing home patients are participating in Halloween festivities by offering candy to children who come to trick or treat. Seniors in the facility hope to have fun and to interact with the young people. The event is a prelude to the full experience of trick or treating on Halloween.