Despite being a major cause of death in the United States, and particularly for the elderly and long-term care residents, sepsis rarely gets much attention. Read more
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Average Bedsore Settlement for Nursing Home Negligence | How Much Is a Bedsore Lawsuit Worth?
Has your loved one developed a pressure sore or bedsore in a nursing home? While pressure ulcers can develop quickly and be difficult to treat, Read more
Nursing Home Falls – Alarmingly Common & a Sign of Neglect | Are Nursing Homes Liable for Falls?
Has a loved one suffered a serious fall in a nursing home? Sadly, nursing home falls are incredibly common with up to 75% of residents Read more
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes Is Rampant & Underreported | How to Recognize, Report & Protect Your Loved One from Nursing Home Rape & Sexual Abuse
The elderly living in nursing homes are among California’s most vulnerable residents. Aging residents may suffer from cognitive decline and/or physical frailty that makes them Read more
Your Guide to Understanding 6 Types of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
It’s estimated that 10% of older adults suffer some type of abuse or neglect at some point. Sadly, nursing home abuse is even more common. Read more
COVID-19 Immunity Laws Lead to Exemption for Nursing Home Neglect
Lisa Howze and her three sisters have filed a lawsuit against Treyburn Rehabilitation Center of North Carolina after the death of their mother, Palestine Howze, Read more
Sexual Elder Abuse Case Leads to Arrest of Nurses
**UPDATE** Russel Torralba has been found and arrested in Vancouver by Canada Border Services Agency staff after a tip from U.S. marshals. Torralba was found caring Read more
Financial Exploitation of Elders
Overview Elder financial abuse is a growing threat to our nation’s older adults. Research suggests that at least 20 percent of adults age 65 and Read more
A Sometimes Fatal Distinction in CPR Policies in Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities
Outrage across the country was sparked by a staff member’s refusal to render CPR to a collapsed 87- year-old woman at an independent living facility Read more
California Implements New Regulations for In-Home Care Agencies and Caregivers
California has repeatedly failed to implement regulations for non-medical in-home care providers, whether the care is being provided through an agency or privately. Families seeking Read more
