Nursing home staff have some of the same concerns about resident care as the residents and their families. Most nursing home workers want to provide adequate and timely care to residents but feel this is not possible because of policies and other hurdles set by administrators. Unfair labor practices, understaffing, mismanagement, and other concerns affect …
In-Home Caregiver Sentenced to Jail for Elder Abuse
Senior abuse attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report a troubling story out of Virginia Beach, VA, where an in-home caregiver was recently sentenced to 18 months in jail. The woman spent nearly five years caring for the senior, who died in June 2012 at age 94. A video shown in court revealed that the caregiver, Sheila …
Orange County Caregivers Arrested for Elder Abuse
Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of two senior caregivers from Orange County, California who were recently arrested on suspicion of abuse and theft. Police are currently seeking the public’s help in finding seniors victimized by these caregivers. The most recent arrest stemmed from allegations of sexual abuse of a 66-year-old woman. The …