Recent Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Verdicts and Settlments in Pennsylvania: A Delaware County jury awarded $19 million to the estate of 70-year-old Patricia O'Donnell who died allegedly due to improper care at the Brinton Manor Nursing...
Recent Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Verdicts and Settlments in Pennsylvania: A Delaware County jury awarded $19 million to the estate of 70-year-old Patricia O'Donnell who died allegedly due to improper care at the Brinton Manor Nursing...
There are several warning signs that may indicate nursing home abuse or neglect is occurring: A. Physical Abuse Signs: - Unexplained injuries like bruises, welts, cuts, fractures or burns[1][3] - Untreated bedsores or pressure ulcers[3] -...
Medication errors in nursing homes are a serious and unfortunately common issue that can have devastating consequences for residents. Here are some key points about medication errors in nursing homes: A. Medication errors refer to any...
Falls in nursing homes are a significant concern, posing serious risks to the health and well-being of residents. Here are some key points about falls in nursing homes: A. Prevalence and Risks - Between 50-75% of nursing home residents fall...
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are a serious and preventable issue in nursing homes. These painful wounds develop when a person remains in the same position for an extended period, causing prolonged pressure on certain...
The first step in caring for people living with dementia in any setting is to understand that changes in behavior (e.g., increased agitation, confusion, sudden sadness) or worsening symptoms of dementia should be evaluated because they can be an...
When a family makes the painful decision to move a loved one into a nursing home, they make their hearts strong with the belief that their loved one will be given the proper and professional medical and emotional help that they themselves could not...
Deciding to put your loved one in a nursing home is a tough choice to make. However, caring for an elderly relative yourself becomes difficult when you have to work and see to the rest of the family. In addition, administering injections and other...
As a nursing home neglect and elder abuse lawyer, it’s essential for me to keep updated on the latest neglect and abuse cases and legal laws while staying connected to other professionals. To stay current, I use a variety of online and offline...
To prevent your loved one from becoming a victim of nursing home abuse and neglect, you need to understand the warning signs. Visiting your family member regularly is not enough to prevent their abuse and neglect. This is because too often concerns...