Losing a loved one is never easy. While we would like to see our loved ones reach an old age and die peacefully, the sad fact is that some people in nursing homes in Atlanta are dying due to nursing home negligence. For this reason, some families are considering filing legal claims against the long-term care facilities
While individuals might put nursing home negligence and nursing home abuse into different categories, the outcome is generally the same. Whether the harm is caused intentionally or through inattention, elderly nursing home residents will likely suffer injuries or worsening conditions as a result. A nursing home staff often relies on the use of restraints under
Bedsores, also known as decubitus or pressure ulcers, kill more patients each year than every type of cancer, except lung cancer, according to a study by a top UCLA researcher. Furthermore, the U.S. spends $26.8 billion a year on treatment costs for bedsores. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says pressure ulcers harm more patients
When a loved one is living in a nursing home, we expect them to receive the care and attention we cannot provide ourselves. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Residents in some Atlanta nursing home facilities experience neglect or abuse, due in part to failed supervision. When facilities do not provide adequate supervision, their failure
When someone close to you lives in a nursing home, it’s probably part of your visiting ritual to ask them how they are doing. If they were to say they feel fine, then you’d probably believe it. But if they give you any reason to believe that they aren’t safe or feeling down, you should
Physical abuse of the elderly is illegal. But proving physical elder abuse in a criminal trial or personal injury lawsuit faces obstacles because abuse with physical injury is difficult to recognize. But recent research reveals identifying patterns that may distinguish between intentional harm and accidental injuries. Detection difficulty Elder abuse involving violence is hard to detect because seniors have
The decision to have a loved one move into a nursing home isn’t ever one that’s taken lightly. Anyone who’s in this position needs to ensure that they are taking steps to keep the resident safe. One important thing that you should do is visit the facility and watch for signs that there is something
Nursing home residents rely on the staff to ensure their needs are met. From administering the correct medication at the right time to aiding in mobility to prevent bedsores, a nursing home staff must be vigilant in protecting the health and well being of elderly patients. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for abuse, neglect or
The term “financial abuse” refers to a broad range of inappropriate behaviors intended to deprive a person of their assets for the benefit of someone else. Older adults in nursing home facilities are particularly vulnerable to financial abuse, which can take several different forms. Knowing what financial abuse looks like can help you protect your loved
For residents in nursing homes, total dependency on staff is common. The more compromised your loved one’s mental abilities or mobility becomes, the greater their need for daily support. When staff members intentionally neglect someone or simply don’t have enough hands to meet all of the obligations they have for residents, that neglect could eventually