Nursing Home Abuse
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Nursing Home Neglect & Nursing Home Abuse Information
Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Specialists
Just 20 years ago Nursing Home Abuse or Elder Abuse was barely heard of and lawsuits scarcely existed, unfortunately times have changed.
In 2001, CBS News did an indepth investigation that discovered 1/3 of all nursing homes in the U.S. had been cited for abuse. That trend has not subsided.
There are several categories and instances of abuse including but limited to;
Nursing Home Abuse (Physical)
- Assault & Battery
- Sexual Assault & Battery
- Unreasonable physical or chemical restraint
- Prolonged or continual deprivation of food or water
- Unexplained injuries
- Open wounds, cuts, bruises or welts
- Forcing an older person to stay in a room
Nursing Home Neglect
- Physical neglect: disregard for the necessities of daily living
- Medical neglect: lack of care for existing medical problems
- Failure to prevent dehydration, malnutrition, and bed sores
- Failure to assist in personal hygiene, or in the provision of food, clothing, or shelter
- Unsanitary and unclean conditions
- Infections
- Failure to protect from health and safety hazards
- Poor access to medical services
If you suspect someone you love is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect please contact us.
Nursing Home Abuse In The News
Volunteer opportunities: Help with toy and clothing driveSpread holiday cheer by helping out with a toy and clothing drive benefiting children victimized by abuse or neglect.
Holiday Season an Important Time to Observe the Elderly in Nursing HomesIt is very important for family members visiting residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities during the holidays to be aware of signs of neglect and abuse.
Two Rome nursing home employees arrested for stealing, pawning 89 year old's engagement ringROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two Rome nursing home employees have been charged for allegedly stealing, and then pawning an engagement ring that belonged to an 89 year-old resident at Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Facility, the Attorney General's Office said.
Hillcrest West flagged by feds, working to improveHillcrest West, one of three nursing homes on Knox County property that's up for sale, has been flagged by the federal government as a chronically poor performer that should be monitored more often for compliance with health and safety regulations.
Vulnerable adult abuseMUSKEGON, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Muskegon residents are shocked and angered after an 85-year-old woman was found in the worst of conditions.
Son pleads guilty in death of mother, 83, after he kidnapped her from nursing homePOTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) _ A Northumberland County man whose 83-year-old mother died the day after police say he kidnapped her from a nursing home has pleaded guilty to charges that officials say caused her death.
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Rooms lighten the loadThough they weren't able to have Thanksgiving at home, the Rush family is grateful they at least were able to spend the holiday together.
Nursing home assault figures 'disturbing'A Federal Government report has found that there were almost 1,000 alleged assaults at nursing homes around the country in the last year, including sexual assaults.
Nursing Home Fined, Employee Fired For Patient AbuseAn Etowah nursing home is fined and no new patients are allowed to be admitted after a case of abuse that we first reported three weeks ago was investigated by state authorities.
