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An alarming one out of ten elderly Americans suffer abuse at the hands of caregivers, most frequently in nursing homes and other elder-care facilities. The elderly are vulnerable to abuse due to physical frailty, increased instances of cognitive decline, and speech impairments like aphasia, making it difficult or impossible for the elderly to report their Read More…
Our nation’s elderly are a cherished population. They are those who raised us and earned our respect, care, and compassion during their vulnerable years as they age. Sadly, not all seniors receive the care and protection for their human dignity that they deserve. An estimated one in ten elders in the U.S. experience abuse. The Read More…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most commonly diagnosed infections in nursing homes. This type of infection is more prominent in the female population but also occurs in men. About 30% of women over the age of 85 experienced a UTI in the last month. UTIs in nursing homes make up about one-third of Read More…
Planning for the future eventually requires arranging for the possibility of long-term care. While many Americans prepare for retirement, relatively few plan for nursing home care, yet a significant number of elderly adults live in assisted living facilities and eventually nursing homes. Nursing homes provide around-the-clock care for elderly residents who require skilled nursing and Read More…
Our beloved elderly family members deserve the compassionate care and respect for their dignity that they’ve earned over a lifetime. Sadly, one in ten elders over the age of 60 has experienced at least one form of elder abuse. Abuse sometimes takes place in an elderly person’s home by a family member, but is even Read More…
Anyone can get an infection when bacteria multiply in a break in the skin’s surface; however, the elderly are at particular risk of infections, including soft-tissue infections. A Phoenix nursing home abuse lawyer can provide guidance if a loved one suffers preventable infections due to inadequate care. Soft-tissue infections affect the skin, muscles, and connective Read More…
Infections are a common problem in nursing homes, where elderly residents with decreased immunity live together in close quarters. A Phoenix nursing home abuse lawyer can help if your loved one contracted a preventable infection due to negligent care. Staphylococcus aureus (staph) infections are a frequent cause of illness, morbidity, and mortality in nursing homes. Read More…
Nursing home administrators, staff, and caregivers have a legal obligation to provide skilled care and the best possible quality of life with respect for each resident’s human dignity. Part of this responsibility is to prevent painful bedsores and to promptly recognize bedsores in the earliest possible stages to minimize the pain and prevent infections and Read More…
Bedsores—or pressure ulcers—have long been a problem for people with limited mobility and those who are bedridden. The elderly face a heightened risk of bedsores due to the fragility of aging skin. Bedsores are injuries that develop from unrelieved pressure on the skin, especially over bony areas where the pressure forces the flesh against the Read More…
We love and cherish our elderly family members, but there comes a time when their around-the-clock care needs preclude them from living at home or exceed their family’s ability to provide care. Even the elderly in assisted living facilities eventually require regular skilled nursing care that’s only available in a nursing home. Nursing home care Read More…
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