Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why is Nursing Home Abuse Becoming So Prevalent?
Each year, the number of nursing home abuse stories only continues to grow. Sadly, most people have a parent or grandparent who could be vulnerable to this type of abuse as they get older and need assistance from these facilities. The current statistics show that nursing home abuse is a growing problem. Approximately ten… Read More »
Checking Previous Violations Can Prevent Nursing Home Abuse
If your loved one requires nursing home care, you know how important it is to research any facility you are considering. You need to ensure that your family member will receive the proper care they need, and that they will never become the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect. While there are many… Read More »
Who is Liable for Self-Neglect in Nursing Homes?
It is understandable that older adults who live alone may become a victim of self-neglect. When elderly individuals do not have family members, friends, or others around them who can assist them regularly, it is possible that they will become malnourished, fail to take their medications, or ignore an illness or injury. However, seniors… Read More »
Cases of Deadly Fungus in Nursing Homes
In the spring of this year, it was announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that infections of the deadly fungus, Candida auris (C. auris) continued to increase in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Nursing homes in Tampa and throughout the country are still feeling the effects of the… Read More »
Common Signs of Dehydration in Nursing Home Residents
People are often admitted into nursing homes because they require regular round-the-clock care that family members cannot provide. Along with medical treatments, which are sometimes quite complex, nursing homes should also provide basic care for the residents in their care, including access to sufficient water and other drinks. As people become older, their bodies… Read More »
Four Main Causes of Nursing Home Deaths
Seniors make up one of the most vulnerable sectors of our society. When placing a loved one into a nursing home, you trust that they will receive the best possible care. When staff members in a long-term facility do not provide quality care or a facility is not properly cleaned, residents are at an… Read More »
How Nursing Homes Cover Up Abuse
Nursing home abuse is inexcusable, but it is also more common than many people realize. Although some facilities genuinely care for their residents, there are others that are more concerned about their profits and bottom line than they are the safety and well-being of their patients. Some nursing homes do not properly hire or… Read More »
How to Fight a Nursing Home Arbitration Agreement
It is not easy to place a loved one in a nursing home. Your current circumstance may not allow you to care for your loved one in the way they need and therefore, a nursing home will provide the round-the-clock care they need. Unfortunately, nursing homes do not always provide adequate care. Worse still,… Read More »
Study Finds Fear of Retaliation Reason Nursing Home Residents Do Not Report Abuse
It is no secret that nursing home abuse goes largely unreported. Some reasons for this are that nursing home residents feel ashamed or embarrassed, or that they do not have the capacity to understand that abuse is even happening. According to a new study, the fear of retaliation is one of the main reasons… Read More »
Why Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?
It is devastating to learn, or even just suspect, that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home. If you discover that abuse is occurring, you can take legal action to recover compensation for your loved one. You are not required to work with a Tampa nursing home abuse lawyer… Read More »
