With the graying of America, there are more elderly adults in this country than ever before. In addition, with medical care more efficient, these aged patients can live longer and need care longer than in the past. As a result, many nursing homes are understaffed and overcrowded, producing more abuse and neglect than ever before. Even worse, there are also more reports of nursing home death. Malnutrition, dehydration, bedsores, falls, poor monitoring of medication and its consequences, infections, and even missing medication can all result in decreasing health and eventually death. Many times these errors are not intentional, but neglect is a crime in a full care facility, and cannot be tolerated. If you believe a loved one has suffered wrongful death at the hands of their caregivers, you should consult with a nursing home abuse attorney to learn your options.