It can be hard to imagine a loved one being neglected or suffering abuse while in the care of an Ohio nursing home facility. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse happens every day, and causes many elderly people to suffer physically and emotionally. If a...
Webcams in nursing homes may help prevent elder abuse
Over one million elderly adults reportedly live in nursing homes all across America but, unfortunately, many of them are not getting the care they deserve. Families often leave their loved ones in elder care living facilities, trusting that they will be treated with...
What constitutes nursing home neglect?
Ohio residents who fear that their loved ones may be suffering from nursing home neglect should seek legal assistance. Attorneys who work in this field can advise their clients on how to deal with this serious and unfortunately common issue.Nursing home neglect can...
Nursing home abuse and filing a civil action
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is not an easy task. While it is difficult to remove a loved one from their home, there is likely some relief knowing that this family member is cared for and watched after. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet the standards...
Nursing home suicides climb, according to report
Suicide deaths among older adults, reflecting the national trend among all age groups, are climbing. Older Americans residing in nursing homes, assisted living centers and adult care homes are part of this troubling trend, according to a six-month investigation by...
Feds cite Xenia nursing home
Nursing homes are legally required to provide a reasonable level of care and treat residents with dignity. The federal government and Ohio can impose numerous penalties for nursing home neglect and abuse. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently...
Ohio nursing home staff criminally charged
Nursing home residents are entitled to dignified and professional care. When this does not occur, nursing home neglect abuse can have devastating consequences. Criminal charges were recently filed against six Columbus nursing home employees and a contracted nurse...
Bedrails may cause nursing home injuries
Any injury in an Ohio nursing home can cause serious injury or even death to elderly residents. One seemingly unexpected source of these injuries are bedrails that are used extensively on nursing home beds. Failure to assure the safety of these devices may constitute...
Government orders more weekend nursing home inspections
Measures to assure the safety of nursing home residents may have had the weekend off. In order to lower the hospitalization of residents, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it will increase weekend inspections of nursing homes by state...
Central Ohio nursing home subject to investigation
Nursing home care can help elderly individuals live healthy and dignified lives. Failing to meet this important responsibility, however, can have terrible consequences. One case that serves to prove this point involves complaints by the family of a 90-year-old...