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Losing a loved one in a nursing home is heartbreaking.But when the death was preventable — when it happened because someone failed to provide basic care, supervision, or medical treatment — families deserve answers. Wrongful death in long-term care is more common than most people realize, and facilities often provide explanations that feel incomplete, inconsistent, or impossible. If you feel like something is off about your loved one’s passing, you are not alone — and you are

Financial exploitation is one of the most overlooked forms of nursing home abuse.It doesn’t leave physical injuries, and often the warning signs appear quietly — a missing checkbook, unexplained charges, sudden bank withdrawals, or a resident who becomes anxious about money. And when a resident has dementia or relies on staff for daily living, they are especially vulnerable. If something feels “off” with your loved one’s finances, you are right to take it seriously. What the

Sexual abuse in long-term care is profoundly traumatic. It is also one of the least reported , least investigated, and most difficult abuses for families to detect — especially when the victim is frail, non-verbal, or living with dementia. But families often notice the early signs: A sudden fear of being touched. A change in mood or behavior. Discomfort during bathing or toileting. Staff who “explain things away” too quickly. You are right to be concerned. And your instincts