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Nursing Home Neglect During the Summer Months Can Lead to Heat Injuries
The weather is getting warmer, which means new risks for residents of nursing homes. In one tragic incident, for example, a man who was in a wheelchair was left outside in the sun for so long he died. Fox News reported on the circumstances which resulted in the death of the elderly nursing home resident. Nursing…
Read More »Nursing Homes Often Have Repeat Violations of Same Safety Rules
Nursing homes are cited by health department inspectors when the nursing homes fail to live up to basic safety rules and regulations. When a nursing home receives a citation for a problem, the expectation is that the facility will take steps to correct the issue so vulnerable seniors in their care will not continue to…
Read More »Signs of Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes in Birmingham
Many people have become aware nursing home abuse is a common problem and know they need to look for signs of abuse when visiting friends or relatives in a nursing care facility. The problem, however, is people focus primarily on physical abuse or neglect. While physical abuse like hitting, burning, or pushing is very common, and…
Read More »Acting on Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Birmingham
Many people visit nursing homes to see family, to volunteer, or even to perform services like hair cutting or entertaining. If you visit a nursing home for any reason, you should be mindful of the way the seniors are being treated and you should be on the lookout for signs of nursing home abuse. There…
Read More »Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Alabama
Nursing home abuse is far more common than anyone likes to think about, especially as it often becomes necessary for a senior to move into a nursing care facility as a result of the aging process. WIAT reports 44 percent of 2,000 nursing home residents who were interviewed said they had been abused and 95 percent…
Read More »Proposed Federal Rules Aim to Make Suing Nursing Homes Easier for Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Nursing home neglect and abuse are devastating to seniors, who depend upon a nursing facility to provide them with the care they need. Unfortunately, many seniors and their families are prevented from filing civil lawsuits against nursing homes because admissions papers signed when entering facilities have binding arbitration clauses. These arbitration clauses can make it…
Read More »Nursing Home Neglect Can Lead to Falls for Birmingham Seniors
After being admitted to a nursing home facility in April of 2014, a 79-year-old man sustained three separate fall injuries. His guardians believe that the nursing home is to blame for the falls, which have had a serious impact on the elderly man's health. According to Cook County Record, the man's guardians have filed a…
Read More »Bedsores a Common Sign of Alabama Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home neglect takes many forms. But the basic definition of neglect is always the same: a person or facility entrusted with the care of a vulnerable elderly person fails to provide for that person's basic needs. Friends, loved ones, and other caregivers of seniors need to be aware of signs of nursing home neglect in…
Read More »The Status of Nursing Home Abuse on Medicaid’s 50th Anniversary
Medicaid and Medicare turned 50 in July. Together, these two programs have helped millions of poor and elderly residents receive the medical care they deserve to maintain their health. While Medicare pays for most medical services for seniors, including some rehabilitation services, Medicaid is the primary payer for nursing home care. Together, Medicaid and Medicare provide…
Read More »How Do Arbitration Clauses Impact Birmingham Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Victims of nursing home abuse and neglect might be able to obtain compensation for losses and damages by filing a civil lawsuit against the nursing home. Experienced attorneys know how to handle such complicated cases. Unfortunately, some nursing home residents unknowingly give up their right to pursue a lawsuit if abuse or neglect occurs. Seniors…
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