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What Are the Most Common Types of Elder Abuse in Charleston Care Facilities?

No one ever puts a parent or grandparent in a care facility expecting them to get hurt. You expect them to receive meals, medication management, companionship, and supervision when you cannot be there yourself. However, elder abuse in Charleston care facilities is more common than most families realize, and it doesn’t always look the way people imagine.......

By Nathan Hughey

Common Signs of Neglect and Abuse in South Carolina Assisted Living Facilities

We know you and your family chose that facility carefully for the safety of your loved one. You visited, you asked questions, you watched how the staff interacted with residents and you finally made the best decision you could for someone you love. So when something starts to feel wrong, the confusion and guilt that follow can be just as painful as the concern itself.......

By Nathan Hughey

How Poor Hygiene in Nursing Homes Can Lead to Serious Health Issues

There’s a type of nursing home neglect that isn’t obvious from the outside. There are no bruises or visible injuries, and there isn’t a single incident that a family can point to and say, “That’s when it happened.” Instead, it accumulates. Examples include a resident who is not bathed regularly, soiled clothing that is left unchanged, and oral care that has been skipped so many times that a once-healthy mouth has become a source of infection.......

By Nathan Hughey

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