Senior citizens are living longer than ever, meaning that an increased number of seniors will require nursing home care in the coming years. Despite this substantial need, the number of nursing homes is declining across the country. According to a study by the Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York’s nursing homes are among the most underperforming in the United States. Unfortunately, Read More >>
Does Caregiver Burnout Increase the Likelihood of Nursing Home Abuse?
January 6, 2023 By
Understaffing is among one of the many serious issues plaguing nursing homes. The pandemic worsened the situation as well, as many certified nursing assistants, assisted living managers, and caregivers lost their jobs. This, in turn, left multiple nursing homes understaffed. It's not surprising that employees tasked with caring responsibilities suffer burnout due to caregiving demands. However, Read More >>
Are All Nursing Home Abuse Victims Required to Testify in Court?
January 3, 2023 By
If you're worried whether a loved one who has been injured in a nursing home must testify in court, your concerns are warranted. While a nursing home abuse lawsuit may get them a financial recovery, it's understandable that you want to protect them from the undue physical and emotional stress of a trial. About 1 in 10 or up to 5 million Americans aged 60 or older experience at least one form of Read More >>
Signs Your Loved One is Suffering From Overmedication in a Nursing Home
December 28, 2022 By
You may think your loved one is in a safe place when they go to a nursing home. Maybe you even live close by, so you can check up on them frequently. However, some nursing homes are not what they appear. Some may be overmedicating their patients, which is generally due to undertrained staff. This can be especially dangerous for senior citizens who have weaker immune systems, or who rely on their Read More >>
How Can I Obtain a New York Nursing Home Incident Report?
December 13, 2022 By
A nursing home incident report is a document that details any injuries or incidents involving residents of a nursing home. Usually, the report is filed with the New York Department of Health (DOH) after an investigation. Anyone who has a parent or loved one in a New York nursing home can request to see the accident reports. The department cannot disclose private information about patients, such as Read More >>
What Evidence Do I Need to Sue a Nursing Home for Abuse?
December 3, 2022 By
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect that person to receive the highest standard of care. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, as some nursing homes are home to abuse and neglect. If you suspect your loved one may be experiencing abuse at a nursing home, you’ll need to collect evidence pertaining to your case. But just what evidence do you need? Fortunately, if your Read More >>
What to Do if Nursing Home Abuse Leads to a Spinal Injury
November 15, 2022 By
All nursing homes have a duty of care to their residents that they will keep them safe and care for them, both medically and physically. This duty of care is based on two fundamental concepts, which are that nursing homes must comply with all federal guidelines to ensure the safety of their residents, and secondly, that the facility must provide medical care to the standard of a prudent Read More >>
4 Ways a Witness is Important in a Nursing Home Abuse Case
October 27, 2022 By
Nursing home abuse cases are often difficult to prove. The victim of the abuse may be unable to speak about what happened to them due to cognitive declines or disabilities. Other staff members may be reluctant to report coworkers or to speak of the abusive incident for fear of losing their job. Often, the abuse occurs at times when the victim's family members or friends are not present. When Read More >>
Debunking Common Nursing Home Abuse Myths
October 21, 2022 By
Nursing homes should be comfortable living environments for elderly people who are unable to live freely on their own. Unfortunately, New York nursing homes occasionally fail to give our elderly loved ones the proper care when they need it the most. Nursing home abuse occurs when mistreatment causes unnecessary injuries, distress, or emotional or financial damages. Watching your loved ones go Read More >>
Who Is Liable in a Nursing Home Abuse Case?
October 14, 2022 By
When a family isn't able to provide their aging loved one with the kind of care they need any longer, they may place them in a nursing home. This decision requires a great deal of trust and confidence in the nursing and medical staff to provide your loved one with the care, support, and attention that they need. The last thing these families want to hear, however, is that their aging loved one Read More >>
