You trusted your loved one’s nursing home to take good care of him, but when you suspect that the opposite is occurring, you need information about how to find out the truth. Follow our elderly abuse legal blog to learn about ways to document abuse or neglect and what your first steps should be to stop the abuse.
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Injuries Caused by Independent Contractors at a Nursing HomeOccasionally, independent contractors are the ones who cause a nursing home injury. So who is responsible, the contractor or the nursing home?
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Steps Nursing Homes Should Take Following a Complaint of AbuseDespite the best interests and intentions of nursing home administrators, abuse and/or neglect can occur.
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Selecting a Nursing Home Following a Hospital StayUnfortunately, not every elderly individual who is admitted to the hospital for treatment is able to return to his or her home and/or independent living.
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Causes of Nursing Home Injuries May Be Difficult to SeeFailing to Address Bacterial Outbreaks Can Constitute Nursing Home Neglect
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Signs of Elder Abuse with In-Home HealthcareAs an alternative to a nursing home, some families choose to obtain in-home healthcare services for their elderly loved one.
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Nursing Home Understaffing is a Dangerous Nationwide EpidemicThe government recommends that nursing home residents receive an average of 45-minutes of direct, face-to-face care from nursing staff and doctors each day
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Psychological Abuse in Nursing HomesNursing home abuse of any type can cause extreme amounts of physical and mental suffering to the victim.
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New Study Sheds Light on Problem of Elder Abuse Diagnoses in the United StatesNew study discusses the problem of elder abuse diagnoses in the United States. Click here to learn more!
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The “Unusual” Suspects in Elder AbuseThe National Council on Aging reports that one out of every ten senior citizens is the victim of elder abuse. Let Case Barnett Law settle your elder abuse case.
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California Conservators Meant to Help – Not Hurt – California EldersGuadalupe Olvera allegedly lost over $400,000 of his estate over the course of three and one-half years due in part to the actions of his Nevada guardian.
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California’s Caregiver Statute: Protecting the Elderly Against Undue InfluenceMany elderly Californians are looked after by caregivers during their golden years. Care Custodian Statute protects seniors from undue influence by caregivers.
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Does California’s End of Life Option Act Invite Elder Abuse?California’s controversial End of Life Option Act went into effect. It is important to know what to look for in elderly abuse and know the