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A Checklist for Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One
If you have a loved one who needs regular care that you cannot provide, you may have considered admitting them into a nursing home. This decision is never easy. Of course, you want to make sure that they have the proper care and support they need. You also do not expect them to become… Read More »
Should You Contact a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?
With dozens of nursing homes in Tampa, abuse is sadly more common than many people think. You may notice signs that your loved one is being mistreated while living in one of these facilities, but you may not know if it rises to the level of abuse or if you should take legal action…. Read More »
How Can a Lawyer Help with Your Nursing Home Abuse Case?
It is recommended that you work with an attorney any time you take legal action but when filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit, it is critical. An attorney will conduct an investigation into the abuse allegations, collect important evidence, and go up against the big companies that own and operate these facilities. If you… Read More »
Why are Residents at Risk for Infections in Nursing Homes?
Residents in nursing homes are at significant risk of contracting infections. There are a number of risk factors in long-term care facilities such as advanced age and living in close proximity to others that can cause infections to spread rapidly. Nursing home residents can also suffer more harm after developing an infection than people… Read More »
Three Things to Know About Broken Bones in Nursing Homes
Falls are the leading cause of injury, hospitalization, and death among adults aged 65 and older. If your loved one has suffered a broken bone while in a nursing home, you may think the injury is not serious. Unfortunately, broken bones can significantly limit a nursing home resident’s movement and their ability to perform… Read More »
How Do Infections Happen in Nursing Homes?
Nursing homes are supposed to provide a safe and comfortable place for elderly residents who require care and support. Due to the close proximity of residents in these faculties, though, many people suffer from a number of common infections. Viral and bacterial infections can spread quickly from one resident to another and it is… Read More »
Who is Liable for Resident-on-Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes?
When many people first think of nursing home abuse, their thoughts often first turn towards staff members physically or emotionally harming residents in the facility. However, resident-on-resident abuse is also more common than people think. Residents can become angry or frustrated, or suffer from certain conditions such as dementia, that cause them to lash… Read More »
How Do Staffing Shortages Result in Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing homes in Florida, and throughout the country, have been battling staffing shortages for decades. The problem became particularly prevalent after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to one study, 94 percent of nursing homes faced staffing shortages in 2021 and the problem continues today. Understaffing is one of the main causes of nursing… Read More »
Who Can File a Claim for a Nursing Home Death?
It is something that no one wants to think about but nursing home abuse is more common than people think. In some cases, residents suffer such harm that they do not survive the neglect or abuse. In these cases, family members of residents may be able to file a claim against the nursing home… Read More »
How to Find Nursing Home Violations
If you are about to admit your loved one into a nursing home, it is essential that you research the facility extensively to determine if it is a suitable place for your loved one to live. Visiting the facility and speaking to current residents and staff members can give you an idea of whether… Read More »
