Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse Victims
Nursing home abuse takes several forms—physical, sexual, or emotional abuse as well as financial exploitation or neglect—and with one in ten elders in the United States experiencing abuse, there is …
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Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Home Residents
Moving your elderly loved one to a nursing home or other care facility is a challenging decision, but you can be comforted by the knowledge that they will be provided …
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Nursing Home Fall Injuries: A Sign of Neglect
The leading cause of serious injury and death for adults age 65 and older in the United States? Preventable falls. Nursing homes have a responsibility to consistently supervise elderly residents …
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Four Types of Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation
It’s horrible to imagine someone taking advantage of your elderly loved one’s financial situation, but the unfortunate reality is that is happens all the time. Studies on financial abuse and …
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How to Speak to Your Elderly Loved One About Nursing Home Abuse
The elderly population, especially those residing in nursing homes and dependent on staff care, are vulnerable to abuse at tragic rates in the United States. This abuse can take many …
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Federal and Indiana Nursing Home Laws You Need to Know
As your family members get older, it is sometimes necessary to move them into a nursing home. You can do all of the research that you want to decide on …
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Nursing Home Abuse Moves Online
Nursing home abuse comes in many forms. It isn’t restricted to physical violence and can include numerous varieties of psychological and emotional abuse. Abuse takes advantage of a person to their …
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When to Sue for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
The grounds for suing for nursing home abuse can be cut-and-dry in both the eyes of the court and the public because it is, unfortunately, very common. In fact, 40% of …
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How to Know If You Can File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
After you’ve discovered nursing home abuse, you might not know how to file a nursing home abuse claim—all you know is that you have to act fast. When elder abuse is …
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Three Steps to Take When You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, elder abuse is defined as abuse or neglect by caregivers or other persons of those age 60 or older. Unfortunately, …
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