Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
Fort Myers Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Assists Nursing Home Seniors Injured by Prescription Errors
December 30, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than 100,000 reports annually related to medication errors. The FDA says a medication error is a “preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm.”
Elder Care - Long-Distance Care Safety Tips
December 20, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseAs one ages, elder abuse is extremely common, especially in facilities. Statistics show that nearly 5 million seniors are abused every year, and 1 out of 10 American seniors experience some form of abuse.
Risk Factors for Vulnerable Senior Abuse
October 22, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseSenior abuse can happen anywhere and may not be apparent to those around them. Some seniors age 60 and above are more vulnerable than others to abuse.
Florida's Nursing Home Staff Shortage Critical to Resident Safety
September 27, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFlorida’s nursing homes are understaffed which jeopardizes our Florida nursing home residents’ safety.
What Are Nursing Home Inspections?
July 28, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseThere are federal and state regulations to ensure that nursing homes provide an adequate standard of care.
Elder Abuse – The Silent Problem
July 19, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseUp to five million older Americans are abused every year. It is important to keep an eye out for signs of neglect and abuse.
7 Common Assisted Living Facility/Nursing Home Accidents
May 7, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseAssisted living facility/nursing home accidents are common in Florida. Most Florida abuse/neglect lawsuits arise from 7 common accidents.
Florida Nursing Home Falls
April 19, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFederal, state, and county regulations require nursing homes to keep their premises reasonably free of hazards.
What Damages Can a Nursing Home Abuse Victim Receive?
March 31, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseWe protect the rights of abused and neglected seniors. Victims of abuse and/or neglect may be entitled to compensation.
Is Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect Increasing?
March 26, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseThe American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) reported there is a bad trend in Florida nursing homes.