Nursing homes exist to provide a valuable service to elders and their families. Our elders should feel safe and well cared for when they are a resident in a nursing care facility. When it becomes clear that their safety – or even their life – is in danger because of neglect or abuse,...
(2001). Stress, conflict, elder abuse and neglect in German nursing homes: A pilot study among profes- sional caregivers. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect 13 (1): 1-26. doi:10.1300/J084v13n01_01Goergen, T. (2001). Stress, conflict, elder abuse and neglect in German nursing ...
Because the warning signs of nursing home abuse may not be what you would expect, both the National Institute on Aging and the Administration on Aging (AOA) suggest monitoring your loved one carefully. Signs of Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes ...
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse refers to the maltreatment of an elderly person that occurs in a residential facility (e.g. nursing homes, foster homes, board and care facilities and group homes). The perpetrators of this type of abuse and/or neglect are usually those who have a legal or ...
In many cases,nursing homeabuse and neglect may not even be evident in any physical form. We all know that emotional abuse often has no physical scars but can leave massive scars on the inside. There may be situations where the behavior of the nursing home resident changes but even this ca...
Nursing homes (NHs) are serving a large number of residents with serious mental illness (SMI). We analyze the highest ("High SMI") quartile of NHs based on the proportion of residents with SMI and compare NHs on health deficiencies and the incidence of deficiencies given for resident abuse,...
Attorneys with Wilkes & Associates have been recognized across the nation as “pioneers” in nursing home abuse and neglect litigation. We were one of the first law firms to help families hold nursing homes accountable when they engaged in abuse of their residents. ...
You may be able to file a nursing home lawsuit if: You experienced abuse or neglect in a nursing home care facility Your spouse or family member suffered nursing home abuse or neglect You represent the estate of someone who experienced abuse and passed away Not sure if you’re eligible? Dur...
Lanzone & Morgan, LLP specializes in nursing home and elder abuse cases, fighting for the rights and dignity of vulnerable individuals across California.
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