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
Aussies debate government battle against bottleFri, Nov 28, 2008 (12:18 a.m.) The blood oozes crimson from a jagged gash in the man's head onto the starched white hospital sheet. A booze-fueled bar brawl has left his face shredded, his brain damaged.
Former resident sues now-closed nursing homeA man who says he was wrongfully discharged from a now-closed nursing home and dropped off into an unfurnished apartment with only $30 and four days worth of medications is suing the parent company, Petersen Health Care of Illinois.
What metro Detroiters are thankful forMolly C. Ziske of St. Clair Shores I'm thankful that my kids are healthy, that I am healthy and employed with a roof over my head. I'm thankful that I have enough time and money to give to others this holiday season. Finally, I'm thankful the country has called for a change in leadership.
Hundreds of nursing home 'sex attacks'HUNDREDS of nursing home residents were allegedly victims of sex attacks and assaults this year.
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.
Tucson nursing home agrees to pay $17,500 fineAssociated Press - November 23, 2008 3:14 PM ET TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A Tucson nursing home has agreed to pay $17,500 in civil penalties for more than two dozen violations, including failing to...
Aussies debate government battle against bottleThe blood oozes crimson from a jagged gash in the man's head onto the starched white hospital sheet. A booze-fueled bar brawl has left his face shredded, his brain damaged.
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Your sneak preview of the city's new eraRoss William Hamilton/The OregonianPortland's new City Council: Randy Leonard (from left), Amanda Fritz, Nick Fish, Mayor Sam Adams and Dan Saltzman With a new mayor, Sam Adams, and two new council members, Nick Fish and Amanda Fritz, the Portland City...
Va. man guilty of sexual abuse of coma patientCHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) - A Chesapeake man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a comatose female patient at a nursing home where he worked. Mark Albright faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced March 24 after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual battery.
