Nursing Home Nightmares: Fighting for the Rights of Your Loved Ones

Causes of Breaks

Causes of breaks in bones generally involve some level of impact or trauma to the affected area. Residents of nursing homes are at a high risk of bone break injuries that contribute to the vulnerability of their physical and social well-being. While broken bones may result from genuine accidents, they may also signal that nursing ...

Finding the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

When looking to place your loved one in a nursing home, do your research to make sure the home you choose is a good fit.  The Nursing Home Reform Act is a guideline nursing homes follow in order to receive funding for Medicare and Medicaid services. The Act gives residents the right to their: Freedom ...

Nursing Home Poor Hygiene Lawyer

Poor hygiene in nursing homes is a common form of nursing home abuse. Elderly residents may suffer from lack of bathing, unwashed clothes, or unchanged diapers or continence devices. These poor hygiene conditions can cause severe physical and emotional damages, medical problems, or death. Poor Hygiene in Nursing Homes The issue of needing standards for hygiene ...

Nursing Home Reform Soon to Come with New Government Oversight

We are excited to announce that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed a new set of rules for nursing home oversight. This is the first comprehensive update of nursing home regulations since 1991. The proposed rules were released on Monday, July 13, 2015 and announced by President Obama at the White ...

What Evidence Do I Need to Prove My Loved One’s Neglect in a Memory Care Facility?

The evidence that you need to prove your loved one’s neglect in a memory care facility may vary from one case to another. Some types of evidence that could help prove a neglect case include: Photographs of injuries that your loved one suffered because of neglect Photographs of your loved one’s general condition Photographs of ...

Why Are Seniors with Alzheimer’s at a Greater Risk of Abuse at Assisted Living Facilities?

Seniors with Alzheimer’s have a greater risk of abuse at assisted living facilities because their cognitive condition makes them more vulnerable than residents without dementia. The BrightFocus Foundation reports that in 2012, studies revealed a high rate of abuse among seniors with dementia, a broad term for diseases involving cognitive and memory decline such as ...

What are the Rights of Assisted Living Residents?

The rights of assisted living residents include: The right to be protected from abuse The right to receive regular cleanings The right to help with eating, walking, and restroom use The right to be engaged socially These are the basics of care for elderly assisted living residents, but your state determines the specific laws outlining ...

Is Elder Abuse Punishable Like Child Abuse?

Elder abuse and child abuse are both punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the severity of the act. Types of Elder Abuse Elder abuse is when a person takes advantage of or harms an elderly individual physically, emotionally, sexually, financially, or by neglect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...