Archive for December, 2008

Nursing Home Reform is Desperately Needed

Nursing Home Reform is Desperately Needed

In today’s nursing homes across America, there are things happening that is beyond belief. Patients are being abused and neglected and this bad treatment is leading to extreme suffering, pain, and even death for the patients who are in the nursing homes. Nursing home negligence is becoming more and more common in all types of long-term health care facilities. The sad truth is that there is very little being done to change how patients are cared f (more…)

Florida Nursing Home Abuse Court Cases Growing Because of Ambitious Lawyers

Florida Nursing Home Abuse Court Cases Growing Because of Ambitious Lawyers

Florida and Texas have the most nursing home abuse lawsuits in the country, which is why you’ll see advertisements for many Florida nursing home abuse lawyer all over billboards, park benches and buses. Lawyers specializing in nursing home abuse are on the rise, but so are lawsuits.

And while this may seem like a case of overly aggressive or egregious litigation, it’s also made a tremendous difference in the quality of care in states (more…)

Nursing Home Neglect is Tragically Prevalent

Nursing Home Neglect is Tragically Prevalent

Most nursing homes do a fine job of taking care of your elderly loved ones. The staff works hard to meet the physical, emotional, and mental needs of all their residents and even to take the extra few minutes to offer company and companionship. Sadly, however, this is not always the case, and in some nursing homes and assisted living facilities, terrible forms of abuse and neglect are taking place daily.

In some nursing homes, th (more…)

Choosing a Nursing Home: 3 Steps to Finding the Right Facility for Your Loved One

Choosing a Nursing Home: 3 Steps to Finding the Right Facility for Your Loved One

Choosing a nursing home is an important decision, and it is vital to ensure that the facility you select will provide the highest quality of care for your loved one. There are three main steps you can take to find the nursing home that offers the services, environment, and lifestyle options that best suit your loved one’s needs and preferen (more…)