While elder abuse may commonly occur in nursing homes, it is not an issue confined to that industry. Instead, anyone can be guilty of elder abuse. In fact, the majority of elder abuse is perpetrated by family members of the victim. The likelihood of family abusers is high for a number of reasons, and family […]
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The issue of understaffing in nursing homes is not a new topic for this blog. As a major problem affecting nearly every nursing home in America, staffing standards and understaffing have become a huge talking point in the industry. To better understand the problem and offer real solutions, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term
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According to the CDC, there are roughly 36 million falls among older adults every year. In 2020, those falls resulted in 36,000 deaths. These shocking numbers over the years have led to a number of programs, awareness, advocacy, and research that will hopefully decrease those numbers significantly. Here’s what you need to know about fractures
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Of the areas of law that the Gharibian Law team specializes in, medical malpractice can be the most complicated. Anyone can be the victim of medical malpractice, but the elderly in America can be especially vulnerable to this. It is important to stay diligent regarding all medical interactions and procedures, and to take the proper
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Diabetes is one of the most common illnesses among nursing home residents. According to the BMC Nursing medical journal, roughly 18% of the U.S. nursing home population is diagnosed with diabetes. As a result, a large number of residents need extra care to ensure that they do not suffer the detrimental effects of the disease.
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The use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes is not a new topic for us. Previously, we discussed the overuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes and how they cause more harm than good in most cases. The use of these drugs has been an ongoing issue in the nursing home industry as care facilities find
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As we’ve discussed before, neglect is often harder to detect than overt physical abuse and is often not evident until well past the first initial occurrence. Negligence can also lead to death and other illnesses that may not occur for months after the negligent behavior – or, alternatively, death and greater health complications can be
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Among the various forms of nursing home abuse and neglect, malnutrition is one issue that can be out of the control of the nursing home staff. While a form of neglect, malnutrition has many contributing factors, and though it may not be the fault of the facility or staff, it certainly an issue that should
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When it comes to diseases and other health issues that directly affect older Americans in nursing homes, respiratory infections are some of the most common and deadly. Often, the presence of respiratory infection can be a sign of nursing home neglect, and if left unattended and untreated, can lead to death. That’s why it’s important
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For years the news of opioid abuse has been sweeping across the country. Towns and cities have seen the tragic effects of the opioid crisis and many are calling for solutions. Risks and issues that come with surgical procedures are usually discussed, but often, the risks associated with the pain medication after surgery is not.
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