Elderly individuals have lived in the world long enough to have accumulated a significant amount of money. Their age is a testament to the hard work they needed to get to where they are today while maintaining their standard of living. Unfortunately, their age also...
Discussions of nursing home abuse often focus primarily on physical abuse, including the sexual abuse of vulnerable older adults. However, interpersonal abuse comes in many different forms. Emotional or psychological abuse is also a common issue at nursing home...
People are only recently realizing the effects of emotional and psychological abuse on an individual. Elder individuals are particularly vulnerable because they may be unaware that they are experiencing abuse. They rely on nursing homes and the health care providers...
When individuals who are suffering from memory disorders become residents at long-term care facilities, they are uniquely vulnerable when it comes to suffering from abuse, neglect and exploitation. As a result, the loved ones of memory care residents need to be...
If your loved one is a victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home, they may be entitled to compensation. However, pursuing a nursing home abuse claim can be challenging and complex. You must gather evidence, file a complaint, negotiate with insurance companies and...
A wrongful death arises when someone dies due to an individual or entity's reckless, intentional or negligent actions. As their close kin or dependents, you may file a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties and recover compensation for your loss. But how...
Bedsores (also known as pressure ulcers) are one of the many medical consequences that are often associated with living in a nursing home. Older adults who have limited mobility may develop painful wounds wherever their bodies frequently touch their chairs and beds....
Elder abuse is a common problem affecting millions of senior citizens nationwide. The vulnerabilities of old age make them susceptible to physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. Therefore, it is essential to protect your elderly loved ones from abuse...
In the last few years, researchers have noticed something of a concerning trend. While the overall trend for car accident fatalities in the United States has been dropping since around the 1970s, the last few years have actually seen an increase. One thing that makes...
Unfortunately, the mistreatment of residents in nursing homes exists. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conducts surveys to ensure nursing homes meet federal requirements for quality and safety. However, some facilities subject residents to...