There are many types of abuse nursing home residents may face. Kevin McCullough, of Mazow McCullough law firm, talks about what to do if you suspect nursing home abuse. Listen or read more to find out about nursing home abuse and lawsuits.
Categories for Nursing Home Negligence
What You Can Do About Resident-on-Resident Nursing Home Abuse
Learn how to protect your loved one from resident-on-resident nursing home abuse. Find out what to do if you suspect abuse.
Why Allowing Residents to Wander May Constitute Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Learn why wandering is nursing home neglect. See why nursing home residents wander and find out how to get help if your loved one suffers injuries or death due to wandering.
How Understaffing Contributes to Negligence and Abuse in Nursing Homes
Learn how understaffing contributes to nursing home abuse and negligence. Find out what to do if you or a loved one has been affected by understaffing at a nursing home.
Understanding Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
Learn how to recognize, report, and prevent sexual abuse in nursing homes. Plus, get tips on advocating for your loved one after they've been hurt.
Are Choking Accidents Nursing Home Abuse Cases?
Read about the risk of choking in a nursing home. Learn why certain medical conditions increase the likelihood that a patient may choke to death. Find out how nursing home and staff negligence may heighten the risk of choking for vulnerable residents.
Top 7 Facts About Nursing Home Abuse Against Women
Sadly, women are generally more likely to be affected by nursing home abuse than men. There are multiple reasons for the increased risk, and to protect yourself or your loved ones, you should understand the signs and be proactive in cases where you believe abuse…
What to Do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse of a Loved One
When you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, you expect that they’ll be well taken care of. After all, that’s why they’re there, to have the assistance and medical care that they need to live comfortably. According to the National Center on…
How to Obtain Justice for a Nursing Home Death
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, it is only reasonable to assume the care will meet your expectations. Occasional shortcomings are expected, but never the serious impacts of neglect or abuse. No one choses a care facility thinking their older friend…
Five Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse can happen to anyone in any nursing home. Know the signs so you can get your loved one help right away.
