Legal Resources for Caregivers
Content approved by Jerry Parker Caring for aging parents is a common situation for adult children. This situation can be the cause of significant stress for a variety of reasons. Learning about caregiving, including (legal) aspects of aging, will help you navigate the situation more successfully. Important issues such as … [Read more...] about Legal Resources for Caregivers
Warning Signs to Watch for in Suspected Nursing Home Abuse
Content approved by Jerry Parker Anyone can be a victim of abuse, but some people are at a higher risk of mistreatment because they cannot protect themselves, including children and the elderly. Elder abuse involves adults over the age of 60, and it's a problem that's grossly underreported; estimates suggest that for every known … [Read more...] about Warning Signs to Watch for in Suspected Nursing Home Abuse
US Senate Report Exposes Low-Quality Nursing Homes
UNITED STATES – A Senate report that reveals the names of 400 U.S. nursing homes with records of low-quality care also indicates the federal government is not focusing on these facilities due to limited resources. The government has selected about 80 nursing homes for “Special Focus,” while around 400 other facilities qualify for … [Read more...] about US Senate Report Exposes Low-Quality Nursing Homes
Long Island Nursing Homes Reported for Health, Safety Issues
WASHINGTON D.C. — Newsday reported that two Long Island nursing homes appear on a report prepared by the United States Senate that receive federal money yet have a terrible track record. The two Long Island nursing homes are on a list of 400 facilities nationwide that inspectors say are unsanitary or have severe health and safety … [Read more...] about Long Island Nursing Homes Reported for Health, Safety Issues
Illinois nursing home faces neglect lawsuit after resident blames care for leg amputation
An Illinois man claims he was forced to have part of his leg amputated and is "deathly ill" after receiving negligent care at a nursing home already under state scrutiny. Patch.com reports that John Eric Rush has filed a lawsuit against Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet, Ill., for providing him with negligent … [Read more...] about Illinois nursing home faces neglect lawsuit after resident blames care for leg amputation
For-profit nursing homes account for rise in abuse, neglect, waste, fraud
A rise in the number of nursing homes operating as for-profit corporations has translated into record cases of abuse and neglect, fraud, and wasteful healthcare spending at these facilities. According to a Bloomberg News investigation, "the profit motive is having an outsize affect on quality of care. Thirty percent of of claims … [Read more...] about For-profit nursing homes account for rise in abuse, neglect, waste, fraud
New Jersey Nursing Home Aid Arrested After Abuse Caught On Tape
Despite the prevalence of so-called "nanny cams" and increased attention into the mounting scandals concerning nursing home abuse, yet another case of elder abuse is making headlines. This time, says NJ.com, a nurse's aide hit an 87-year-old paralyzed woman, Modesta Alvarado, several times in her head. The assault, said police Lt. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Nursing Home Aid Arrested After Abuse Caught On Tape
