Nursing home neglect is a serious matter. One that can lead to grave medical issues and even death, as is the case with a Lakeland Nursing Home this week. A lawsuit has been filed against a Florida nursing home, claiming that before her death last year, the resident developed serious medical issues as a result […]
Two aides at a nursing home facility were charged with neglecting a 79-year-old, disabled resident. A hidden camera in that patient’s room revealed their actions. The footage showed the two aides did not use two-person assist for incontinence care, and failed to use the mechanical lift for transferring the resident. The aides falsified documents in […]
A nursing home in Florida, which has already received fines from the state for neglecting to report an alleged sexual assault, is now facing new lawsuits. The lawsuits claim that residents at this nursing home, which was placed on the state watch list in 2012, were not properly taken care of. The families of these […]
Just as we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, we cannot judge a nursing home facility by its outward appearance. Nursing home and senior care facilities spend a large amount of money on their exteriors for one reason: first impressions are lasting. Unfortunately, a clean, professional facility isn’t a guarantee that it is safe […]
Ensuring that seniors are cared for physically, mentally, and emotionally should be the cornerstones of assisted living and nursing home facilities – especially when it comes to those seniors who have risked their lives to serve and protect their country. A 92-year-old World War II veteran has filed a lawsuit against a nursing home for […]
In 2013, a surge of news reports brought to light many issues in assisted living homes in the state of California. As a result, new bills have been proposed to seek greater reform in the regulation of the state’s 7,570 nursing homes. To date, 12 reform bills have been approved by the Legislature this year, […]
Nursing homes should be places that provide a sense of security and comfort for the elderly and their families. Such facilities take on the great responsibility of caring for those who may no longer have the ability to care for themselves. Almost always, a large piece of this care includes proper medication. Unfortunately, not all […]
Allegations of nursing home abuse can be devastating. Nursing homes are supposed to be the places where those who cannot take care of themselves any longer have a safe, secure environment in which they will be monitored and their needs met. It can be a heart-wrenching decision to make the decision about a loved one […]
While accidents involving two vehicles are common, there are times when a single vehicle hits a pedestrian. Regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling, this often leads to death or serious injury to the person who was hit. Our New Jersey readers may be staying current with a story out of Voorhees in which […]
Despite advances in research and treatment, we still have yet to completely get a handle on brain injuries and how to handle them from a medical perspective. This is particularly true of athletes. Once upon a time, for example, someone who sustained a bad hit to the head in a football or baseball game might […]