Blog: Nursing Home Injuries
- How Much Do You Know About Your Nursing Home Rights?
Dec 23, 2019
When you have a loved one in a long-term care facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility, there is too much at stake not to ensure he or she has the best care possible. We know that your elderly or disabled loved ones need the best care and representation possible. Our local team of medical malpractice attorneys have extensive experience in handling cases just like yours in nursing homes. As...Read More - 5 Fine-Print Items to Watch for When Looking for a Medical Alert System
Aug 12, 2019
Medical alert systems are life-saving technologies that have helped countless people in emergency situations. What you may not realize, however, is that not all medical alert companies are the same. As we consider the safety precautions we need in our daily lives this National Medical Alert System Month, let us share five fine-print items to look for when evaluating which company might best serve your needs. Even if a medical alert company doesn’t require...Read More - What You Need to Know About Nursing Home Injuries and Deaths
Aug 5, 2019
Placing your senior loved one in a long-term care or assisted living facility can be an overwhelming and challenging experience. During this difficult time, it is important that you are assured he or she will be well-taken care of. While most skilled nursing home facilities and assisted living facilities provide quality care to their residents, sadly, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, there can be problems that harm your elder or disabled loved one...Read More - Should a Nursing Home Have a Security Camera?
Jul 8, 2019
When an Older American moves into a nursing home or assisted living facility, it can be challenging for all parties involved. For the Older American, he or she must learn to adapt to a new lifestyle and surroundings. For his or her loved ones, worries may plague their minds, concerned that their senior loved one will be well taken care of and safe. This proposed legislation has found many people on opposing sides of...Read More - Issues in Long-Term Care
Jun 12, 2019
By: Scott Gwartney Her request was familiar: My mother is no longer able to live in my home, and needs long-term care. How do I go about searching for the best place to meet her needs? She wanted to keep her mother safe, and it was implicit that she didn’t want to need my services after there was a disaster. She wanted to do all she could to prevent a disaster that needed legal...Read More - Tips to Use When Your Loved One is in a Nursing Home This National Elder Law Month
May 6, 2019
Although the majority of the hands-on caregiving responsibilities may not be yours when your aging loved one enters a skilled nursing facility, it does not mean that there is nothing to do. Instead, when your loved one enters a long-term care facility of any kind, your responsibilities change. If you were the primary caregiver charged with preparing meals, transportation to doctor and specialists appointments, or simply sitting with the senior in the evenings, these responsibilities...Read More - What to Do If a Family Member Suffers from a Prescription Error in a Nursing Home
Jan 23, 2019
Every family has the right to expect that their elder loved one is safe and properly cared for in their nursing home. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. In fact, did you know Medication errors can take many forms. They also may be committed by physicians or caregivers. Common forms of medication errors are: Under-dosing or overdosing Misdiagnosis or incorrect prescriptions Incorrect duration or frequency of medication Expired...Read More - How to Identify Dehydration or Malnutrition When Visiting Elder Loved Ones Over the Holidays
Dec 6, 2018
The holiday season presents some of the best opportunities to share time with family and friends. They also present opportunities to gauge the well-being of loved ones, especially elder family members. While visiting an elderly relative at a nursing home, or perhaps picking them up to enjoy a holiday celebration with the whole family, two basic health items to keep in mind are dehydration and malnutrition. A lack of proper hydration and nutrition can be telltale...Read More - How to Spot Signs of Physical Abuse and Neglect at Nursing Homes This Holiday Season
Nov 29, 2018
The holiday season is a special time for family and friends to come together and enjoy each other’s company, especially for elderly adults. Getting a visit at their nursing home, or getting picked-up to enjoy family festivities can bring true joy to an aging loved one. A trip to the nursing home of your loved one is also an opportunity to check in on them. Unfortunately, this means being diligent and on the lookout...Read More - How to Prevent Nursing Home Bedsores Before They Happen
Sep 14, 2018
When families commit their elder loved ones to the care of nursing homes, no matter how much due diligence they may have done, they will be turning over a family member to the care of strangers. That involves trust, and a degree of risk. While most nursing home experiences are indeed positive, many are not. One key warning sign to be on guard against at all times is bedsores. Bedsores are painful...Read More