Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
What You Need To Know About Nursing Home/Assisted Living Overdoses
March 2, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing home and assisted living overdoses happen frequently. They may happen by staff over-prescribing or over-dispensing. A resident may be pain-drug-dependent and be using extra drugs on the side.
Update on Assisted Living Florida Emergency Generator Compliance
February 14, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNovember 15, 2017 was the deadline directed by Governor Rick Scott for all assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the state to install generators which would be capable of powering air conditioning systems for 96 hours and have sufficient on-site fuel for their operation.
Damages for Elder Abuse in Florida are Significant
January 9, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFlorida has the highest percentage of seniors of any state in America, with nearly 20 percent of the state comprised of senior citizens.
9 Ways to Check Nursing Homes Like a Pro
December 20, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseIt is never an easy decision when loved ones need to move to a nursing home. The standards may vary dramatically, so if you are armed with the right research tools and information, you will have a better probability of finding just the right place that treats its residents respectfully and allows them to live healthy and vibrant lives.
Hurricane Irma Unmasks Nursing Home Dangers
September 25, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseHurricane Irma brought to light dangers in our nursing home and assisted living facilities. Eleven seniors died at The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills; others remain in the hospital. Hospital workers reported that the seniors “were left in sweltering heat.”
Abused Nursing Home Residents’ Rights to Sue in Jeopardy
August 28, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Personal InjuryA critical protection for the elderly, according to Fair Arbitration Now Coalition (FANC), a group of more than 75 consumer, health and advocacy groups, is being stripped by the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
How to Recognize Elder Abuse and What to Do?
June 26, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseElder abuse happens all too often. During Elder Abuse Month, June 2017, we would like to remind everyone about the signs of elder abuse and what can be done about it.
Facial Injuries – Common in Nursing Homes
May 30, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFox News reported in March 2017 that more than 20,000 people living in U.S. nursing homes experienced serious injuries to the face in 2016.
Making a Claim for Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
February 23, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing home neglect and abuse is unfortunately common, and situations can vary quite substantially in terms of how the neglect and abuse are expressed — though abuse that is physical in-nature can be easier to identify, it is important to note that both emotional and financial abuse are common, too. If you or a loved one has suffered from nursing home neglect or abuse, speak with a qualified Florida attorney as soon as possible in order to assess the potential of the nursing home abuse...
What are the Guaranteed Rights for Nursing Home Residents?
February 15, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Personal InjurySeniors and those requiring special care have guaranteed rights in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Although there are many very good facilities, unfortunately there are those which have had cases of neglect and/or abuse.