Recent Posts in nursing home abuse Category
Posted on May 17, 2012 By AMunoz
5 Simple Steps YOU Can Take To Prevent Elder Abuse We have all heard the nightmare stories about Elder Abuse and Neglect in nursing homes. Unfortunately, Elder Abuse and Neglect in nursing homes can ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By AFeldman
Every year, thousands of our seniors enter nursing homes and assisted living communities. Aging is a fact of life, fraught with a panoply of incipient challenges. The mind and body deteriorate, and ...
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Posted on Jan 31, 2012 By Moran Elder Law
Having to place a loved one in a nursing home facility can be a very difficult decision to make. A serious illness, inability to function at a high level or a medical condition such as dementia or ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2012 By Moran Elder Law
Identifying a qualified nursing home abuse attorney in Los Angeles to handle your case involves careful research and above all, trust. If your loved one was a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2012 By Moran Elder Law
The Licensing and Certification Division of the California Department of Public Health (DPH) is a state agency that helps to keep the elderly safe by monitoring and investigating complaints, as well ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2012 By Moran Elder Law
Aspiration Pneumonia is a serious illness that can happen to anyone, regardless of their age. Elderly individuals and those who have difficulties swallowing are generally the most susceptible to this ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2012 By Moran Elder Law
If you suspect that your loved one died as a result of gross negligence or nursing home abuse, you have the option of pursuing legal action. Often times, subpar nursing homes leave telltale signs of ...
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Posted on Dec 5, 2011 By Moran Elder Law
The subject of nursing home abuse is one that touches the heart and sparks outrage. People are afraid to put their elderly relatives in a nursing home for fear that the relative will be mistreated or ...
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Posted on Nov 28, 2011 By Moran Elder Law
It is unfortunate that many seniors during their last years are often abused, not only in nursing homes, but oftentimes also by a family member who is entrusted to care for them. Neglect for their ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2011 By Moran Elder Law
There are many signs of elder abuse that can prove whether neglect or physical abuse occurred. One common sign is pressure sores. When relatives discover pressure sores on their loved ones, it is very ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2011 By Moran Elder Law
Every year, the elderly receives either in-home care or are placed in nursing homes. The last thing a loved one wants to worry about is whether or not their loved one is receiving the proper care. ...
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