Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Do Bed Sores Develop in Nursing Homes?
It is a sad fact but one in ten nursing home residents will develop bed sores at some point, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, there are one million people living in nursing homes in the United States and with this number expected to double by 2050, bed sore… Read More »
What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
When you admit your loved one into a nursing home, you expect the facility to provide quality care so your family members can enjoy their golden years while receiving the care they need. Sadly, abuse and neglect do happen in nursing homes and when they do, it is devastating for residents and their family… Read More »
How to Prevent Nursing Home Abuse
As our population continues to age, the care and support of our elders becomes even more important. Nursing home facilities should be havens of safety where seniors are treated with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse remains a very large concern throughout the country, particularly in Florida. Nursing home abuse is a problem… Read More »
How Long Does a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Take?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in six older adults experience some type of abuse while staying in a nursing home facility. In the same report, the WHO also found that two out of three workers in nursing homes and long-term care facilities admitted to abusing patients within the past few years…. Read More »
How to Look Up Nursing Home Violations in Florida
Making the decision to admit your loved one into a nursing home is an incredibly difficult one, particularly when there are so many headlines about nursing home abuse. However, if your loved one requires care that you cannot provide, you may not have a choice. There are steps you can take to ensure that… Read More »
What Laws Impact Nursing Home Abuse Cases in Florida?
The nursing home laws in Florida are meant to provide facilities with standards of treatment to ensure the basic rights of residents are upheld. The laws also help ensure the health, safety, and comfort of nursing home residents. If your loved one is in a nursing home and you believe their rights are not… Read More »
Common Issues in Nursing Homes to Watch For
Making the decision to place a loved one into a nursing home is extremely difficult. Unfortunately, seniors often require round-the-clock care that family members are unable to provide. It is impossible to know for sure if your loved one will suffer from nursing home abuse when you admit them into a long-term care facility…. Read More »
What Misdiagnoses are Common in Nursing Homes?
According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 1 in 20 adult patients will receive a misdiagnosis at some point in their lives. While anyone can suffer harm due to a misdiagnosis, these medical mistakes are particularly dangerous for elderly nursing home residents. Nursing home residents depend on the medical professionals and staff members… Read More »
Understanding Emotional Abuse in Nursing Homes
Of all the many different types of abuse that occurs in nursing homes, emotional abuse is perhaps the most common. While emotional abuse does not leave the same physical marks and scars as other types of abuse, it does just as much damage. Nursing home residents may not understand that this type of abuse… Read More »
Common Mistakes when Filing a Nursing Home Abuse Claim, and How to Avoid Them
If your loved one has suffered abuse while in a nursing home, financial compensation cannot undo their injuries, including their emotional trauma. However, the compensation obtained from a lawsuit can help pay for your loved one’s medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. To obtain the full and fair compensation your loved one needs,… Read More »
