Category: Nursing Home Abuse
Steps to Take if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a major decision. Families do it with the expectation that caregivers …
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Nursing Home Abuse and Dementia Patients: Why They are Particularly Vulnerable
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are devastating diseases that result in permanent cognitive decline. Primarily, these diseases affect the …
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Can UTIs Cause Delirium in the Elderly?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common among the elderly population. As with most medical issues, it can become much …
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Nursing Home Neglect and the Role of South Carolina Ombudsman
The long-term care ombudsman in South Carolina investigates more than 8,000 complaints of nursing home neglect and abuse every year. …
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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse: How to Recognize and Respond to Elder Mistreatment
Unfortunately, nursing home abuse remains a very serious problem. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that 10 percent of …
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How Neglect and Negligent Practices Lead to Nursing Home Infections
Poor nursing home practices can pose significant threats to the well-being of residents. One area in which this is a …
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How Understaffing in Nursing Homes Can Lead to Neglect
Nursing homes are responsible for the safety and health of numerous patients, all of whom deserve quality care and attention. …
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Lack of Proper Wound Care in Nursing Homes
Nursing home patients are especially vulnerable to bed sores and other chronic wounds. Without proper care, they can experience unnecessary …
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Nursing Home Red Flags for Bad Conditions
Families trust nursing homes to care for their elderly and infirm loved ones. Sadly, this trust is often misplaced. Many …
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Can You File a Nursing Home Lawsuit Against PruittHealth?
Our law firm handles compensation claims for nursing home neglect and abuse against PruittHeath. To learn if you have a …
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