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Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers or pressure sores, are an unfortunately common cause of injury and illness in elderly nursing home residents as well as in bedridden or wheelchair-bound patients. They are more common in the elderly due to the age-related degeneration of skin and muscle tissue. When an ill or bed-bound individual cannot…

Nursing homes in Arizona have a legal obligation to provide skilled medical care. They must appropriately administer prescribed medications, meet each resident’s needs for adequate nutrition and hydration, and treat residents with respect for their human dignity. Unfortunately, nursing homes in Arizona and elsewhere are often chronically understaffed with tired, overworked caregivers and high…

Many families agonize over choosing the right nursing home for an elderly loved one, once the aging family member develops care needs that exceed the family’s ability. Families would like to trust that the facility they chose lives up to the standards promised in their glossy ads. Sadly, despite the staff’s compassionate tones when…

Most families would prefer to keep a cherished elderly family member in their homes where they are safe and comfortable, but seniors eventually reach a stage of life where they need a greater level of medical care than most families are capable of providing at home. When families place an elderly loved one into…

In the final years of their lives, our elderly family members deserve high-quality care with respect for their individuality and human dignity. Nursing homes promise family members that they will uphold this right. Yet, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) warns that one in ten seniors suffer from abuse, including hundreds of thousands of…

Finding the right nursing home for your loved one can take time, effort, and patience, but we recommend not rushing the process. Before you make a decision, get a clear and full picture of what you are dealing with. While it helps that all nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are regularly evaluated…

While it is possible to sue a nursing home for bed sores or neglect, doing so typically requires the assistance of an experienced elder abuse attorney, preferably one familiar with nursing home neglect and medical malpractice cases. What is Nursing Home Neglect? Nursing home neglect occurs when residents in nursing homes do not get…

Choosing a nursing home for yourself or your loved one can be a daunting task. There are some considerations to keep in mind when deciding on the type of facility that will best suit your needs. The following is an overview of the services nursing homes offer, narrowing down your search, and what you…

There are cases where nursing home abuse and neglect results in the wrongful death of a patient. Depending on the cause of the death, responsibility for that death may fall on the nurses, nursing homeowners, or caretakers at the facility. Nursing homes may try to hide when wrongful death occurs, blaming the death on…

Nursing homes generally have a good idea of when they are about to be sued for negligence in an abuse and neglect case. They know that your loved one’s medical records could help form the basis for your claim. Thus, they will not go out of their way to make sure that you have…