Who is Liable For Nursing Home Falls?

Who is Liable For Nursing Home Falls?

People tend to become more unsteady on their feet as they age, which is why falls are more common among seniors than any other age group. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for elderly...
Shocking Nursing Home Abuse Statistics

Shocking Nursing Home Abuse Statistics

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, there were 46.2 million people who were 65 years or older in 2014. This number is expected to grow over the next several decades. In fact, it is estimated that people over the age of 65 will outnumber people under the age of 18...
Who is Liable For Nursing Home Injuries?

Who is Liable For Nursing Home Injuries?

It’s estimated that around 10% of nursing home residents endure some form of abuse or neglect every year. Nursing home residents can suffer severe emotional and physical injuries as a result of abuse and neglect, and in some cases, these injuries can be fatal. If you...
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse

How to Report Nursing Home Abuse

Finding out that a loved one is being physically, emotionally, sexually, or financially abused in a nursing home can be heartbreaking. You may wonder whether you made a mistake by putting your loved one in a nursing home or not noticing the signs of abuse earlier....