Nursing home patients as well as patients in elder care and assisted living facilities may find themselves subject to dozens of adverse conditions through no fault of their own: pressure ulcers, falls, fractures, malnutrition and dehydration are some of the more prominent injuries. In part one of this two part discussion, we will look at those […]
Having a loved one receive injuries from something as simple as either falling out of bed or being trapped by sub-standard railings is heartbreaking. A skilled nursing home abuse lawyer can help, not only in getting the compensation you deserve, but also in identifying failing elder care facilities and force them to make changes to […]
Talking with our elderly parents about their living situations and the possible need for change is not always easy. Who wants to discuss moving mom or dad to an assisted living or nursing home facility? A successful conversation depends to an extent upon the relationship we have with the parent, as well as on the […]
Nursing home abuse can exist as physical abuse and be as extreme as assault and battery or rape, or may consist of forced restraint, either by mechanical or chemical means (such as administration of psycho-pharmaceutical drugs not authorized by a doctor). Nursing home abuse cases can also be emotional abuse and include insults, humiliation, threats, and […]
For many, a short-term admission to a post-acute care facility to recover from an illness or provide a break to a caregiver sounds like a reasonable proposition. After all, what could go wrong during a short term admission of just a few days or weeks? Despite the short time frame, without the facility’s understanding of […]
Due to the physical and emotional tolls taken by the work, nursing homes frequently find themselves understaffed or dealing with increasingly disgruntled employees, creating a dual set of negative consequences. First, understaffed nursing homes simply do not have enough people to adequately watch and monitor patients. Secondly, those who are employed by the nursing home […]
(404) 618 0082As the US population ages and birthrates decline, we are beginning to see an increase in the number of geriatric people in nursing homes and assisted living communities. This puts seniors themselves in a vulnerable position and should cause some concern to the adult children and grandchildren of these patients, given the number […]
Nursing home patients may find themselves subject to dozens of adverse conditions through no fault of their own: bed injuries, pressure ulcers, falls, fractures, malnutrition and dehydration are some of the more prominent injuries. BED INJURIES Between January 1, 1985 and January 1, 2010, the FDA received 828 incidents of patients caught, trapped, entangled, or strangled in hospital […]
It is important for your loved one that you spend a large amount of time researching the nursing home before choosing the one to send him or her to. Do not judge the nursing home on the basis of a guided tour or the nice furniture or attractive physical features of the facility. Visit with residents You should find […]
Physical abuse can be as extreme as assault and battery or rape – or may consist of forced restraint, either by mechanical or chemical means (such as administration of psycho-pharmaceutical drugs not authorized by a doctor). Emotional abuse may include insults, humiliation, threats, and attempts to frighten the resident; it can also be a crime […]