Top Warning Signs of a Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious issues that can have devastating effects on elderly patients, leading to physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Unfortunately, they are often hard to detect as many elderly residents in nursing homes are vulnerable and unable to speak up for themselves. As family members and friends, it is important to […]
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How to Establish an Elder Abuse Case after Death (Part 1)
Millions of elderly people are abused at home or in nursing facilities. Establishing elder abuse is easier than you might think with the right help. Proving abuse after death, on the other hand, is more challenging. Thankfully, a professional nursing home abuse attorney can help. Neglect occurs when an elderly person is denied food, drink, […]
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A Closer Look at How Errors In Medication Can Turn Into Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Medication errors are a common and potentially dangerous occurrence in nursing homes. They can lead to serious health issues, injury, and in some cases, even death. Unfortunately, when these errors are made, they can also lead to a form of nursing home abuse. This article will discuss how medication errors can turn into nursing home […]
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5 Types of Elder Abuse and Their Symptoms
As the population ages, cases of elder abuse are expected to rise. Unfortunately, only one in every fourteen cases of such abuse is reported. To prevent elder abuse, it is important to be aware of the issue and take steps to protect the elderly from exploitation, injury, and mistreatment. By recognizing the signs of elder […]
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What to Learn and Understand about Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home abuse is heinous yet all too common in the United States. Nursing home neglect is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as failing to address a senior’s basic needs. Food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and basic medical care are all included. According to the National Center for Victims of […]
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Find Out What Acts Constitute as Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse occurs when residents of long-term care facilities are mistreated in any way. This can include physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglect-based harm. Family members must be aware of any signs of abuse and report it, which may involve consulting with a nursing home abuse lawyer. Nursing homes should provide a safe environment […]
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Indicators and Impacts of Emotional Abuse in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are meant to provide a safe, supportive environment for elderly individuals who can no longer care for themselves. Unfortunately, emotional abuse in nursing homes is a serious issue that can have devastating health and psychological consequences for vulnerable seniors. Emotional abuse can occur in various forms, from verbal aggression and humiliation to intentional […]
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The Importance of Monitoring a Patient in a Nursing Home
We all do everything we can for our loved ones, especially the elderly. For this reason, we should ensure they have access to the best physical and emotional care. Unfortunately, we can only do so much, and there are also things we cannot provide. Because of this, a solution for many would be to place […]
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How to Prevent Elder Abuse and Exploitation
It’s no secret that the elderly are some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and sadly, elder abuse and exploitation is a serious issue that is an all-too-common occurrence in society. It can come in many forms—physical, emotional, financial, or even neglect—and it’s important that we do our part to help protect our […]
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What’s the Statute of Limitation for Financial Exploitation, Neglect, or Abuse
The “statute of limitation” refers to the deadline by which a person needs to file a case. Unless there are exceptions applicable, failure to file a complaint or a petition within the timeframe, means the claim will be barred. In cases of claims for financial exploitation, neglect, or abuse of either incapacitated or vulnerable adults […]
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