Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is Alzheimer’s Abuse?
Alzheimer’s abuse is very similar to other forms of nursing home abuse, with the only difference being that it targets Alzheimer’s patients. All forms of nursing home abuse are devastating but Alzheimer’s abuse is even more common because residents suffering from dementia cannot report it. Sometimes, these patients do not even understand the abuse… Read More »
As COVID-19 Cases Rise In Nursing Homes, Many Wonder If They Can Sue
Florida has reopened, people have gone back to work and for many, the worst of the pandemic is finally over. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for all areas around the state. According to a new report released by AARP, Florida has .63 COVID-19 cases for every 100 nursing home residents. That may not… Read More »
4 Common Complaints Of Residents In Nursing Home Facilities
The pandemic highlighted many issues within the nursing home industry, as these facilities became a hot spot in the early days of the pandemic and tragically, many elders lost their lives to the virus. However, even before the pandemic there were issues within nursing homes and residents often had many complaints. Unfortunately, those complaints… Read More »
Two Important Questions To Ask Before Deciding On A Nursing Home
It is never easy to move a loved one into a nursing home and it is normal to fear nursing home abuse and neglect, which is unfortunately all too common. While you are visiting and researching nursing homes, you will have many questions and it is important to have these answered. However, there are… Read More »
Understanding Chemical Restraints Used In Nursing Homes
When people think of nursing home abuse, they often think of residents in these facilities being ignored, neglected, or even intentionally hit or kicked. Sadly, these types of abuse do happen all too often in nursing homes, but it takes other forms, as well. One of those occurs when nursing home staff members chemically… Read More »
When Failure To Thrive Is Nursing Home Abuse
Many people make the difficult decision to place their loved one in a nursing home only to find in the following weeks and months that their family member is “just not the same.” To some degree, this is quite normal. The increasing frailty that comes with old age, as well as the loss of… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect?
Approximately five million Americans are the victims of elder abuse every year. While that number is shocking, it is even more startling to learn that number is likely even higher, as many cases of elder abuse and neglect are not reported. Sadly, much of this abuse takes place in nursing homes, as does neglect…. Read More »
When Are You Able To Sue For Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse is never acceptable. Sadly, it happens all too often in Tampa, and throughout the rest of the country. If your loved one has been injured as a result of abuse, it is important to know you have legal options. Our Tampa nursing home abuse lawyer will review the facts of your… Read More »
Who Is Most At Risk For Nursing Home Abuse?
Sadly, any person that lives in a nursing home or assisted living facility may experience abuse and neglect. However, there are factors that place certain residents at higher risk for becoming the victim of abuse and neglect than others. It is crucial that anyone with a loved one in a nursing home recognizes these… Read More »
How Much Is A Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Case Worth?
Many people are hesitant to file a nursing home abuse claim, even after their loved one has suffered harm while in a facility. This is often because they simply do not think it is worth it, but that is not true. The value of nursing home abuse cases varies widely, but they have the… Read More »
