Suppose a nursing home resident has no family or friends that they are in contact with, can they still sue for abuse? -          Absolutely, abuse is abuse whether or not the resident has family on the outside. There are many … Read More →

An over-medicated senior can feel as if they are living in a nightmare that is undetectable by family members.  Sadly, many negligent providers of elder care in a structured environment choose to simplify the management of their patients by keeping … Read More →

When children or grandchildren leave their loved ones in a nursing home, the thought of  nursing home neglect does not typically cross their minds. They believe that they are entrusting the care of a loved one to a safe place … Read More →

A Los Angeles Elder Lawyer can help you if you believe that an elderly family member has suffered from senior sex abuse. This abuse may take place at the hands of a caretaker, relative, neighbor, or other client within a … Read More →

Nursing home abuse is becoming a huge problem for Americans as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age; a significant percentage are being cared for in nursing homes and assisted living centers. It is a difficult choice to place a … Read More →

Senior citizens often require increased levels of care and are the most preyed upon segment of American society. When you entrust your loved one’s care to a nursing home you rightfully expect your family member will receive the proper nutrition … Read More →

Elder abuse and neglect occurs far more often in a nursing home environment than most can fathom. Those who prey on this vulnerable segment of our society must be stopped and held accountable. The first and foremost priority is to … Read More →

Elder fraud is unfortunately a fact of life for seniors in the United States. According to a study done last year by the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, seniors are defrauded of a whopping $2.9 billion dollars … Read More →

Bed sores are skin lesions that develop when bones are pressed upon continually, such as when a person lays in the same position for long periods of time. Nursing home patients are particularly susceptible to the development of bed sores … Read More →

A good number of Ohio nursing home injuries are reported every year. Abusers often target individuals that they perceive as weak or susceptible. Many nursing home patients are vulnerable and may become the victim of nursing home abuse at the … Read More →