Monthly Archives: June 2021
Infections In Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents are typically more susceptible to illness and injury than most people, as they are often elderly and already suffering from multiple medical conditions. Because infections in nursing home populations come with such increased risks of hospitalization, facilities are specifically required to implement strict infection control procedures. Unfortunately, as we saw last… Read More »
The Risk Of Choking In Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents face many more risks than most, as they often struggle with a number of medical conditions, in addition to the problems that go hand-in-hand with aging. Weak muscles, for instance, can make swallowing extremely difficult for many residents, which can have devastating consequences when facilities or their employees fail to take… Read More »
Investigating Claims Of Nursing Home Abuse
Even when a family suspects that a loved one is being neglected or abused at a nursing home, proving that these types of illegal practices are occurring can be difficult. One of the best ways to go about doing so is to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations of abuse, a task that… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse Settlements
The victims of nursing home abuse aren’t always required to go to court in order to obtain compensation for their losses. Instead, claimants can attempt to reach a settlement with the facility in question. Going this route has a number of benefits, as settlement negotiations are often resolved much more quickly than litigation and… Read More »