Following Discovery Of Injuries In Centenarian, Authorities Initiate Investigation Of Abuse At Nursing Home
Tennessee authorities are now investigating what appears to be tell-tale signs of nursing home abuse following the hospitalization of a 100-year-old woman. After the centenarian was admitted to the hospital with severe hemorrhaging, broken ribs and pressure sores, the hospital contacted the local police department as well as the Tennessee Adult Protective Services. Prior to her hospitalization, the woman was a patient at Boulevard Terrace Nursing Home for treatment related to a fractured femur she sustained prior to her admission. As authorities look into this patient's suspicious injuries, the woman's family has relocated her to another facility. Most states have...
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Jury Awards Woman $1.3M After Fall At Elder-Care Facility
A California jury awarded $1.3 million in damages to a resident who fell at Leisure Palms, an elder-care facility. In October, 2006 Elaine Stinson was admitted to Leisure Palms by her husband so the facility could provide care to Elaine-- who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and was recovering from hip surgery. On December 31, 2006, Elaine fell at Leisure Palms and sustained a closed-head injury, broken ribs, and a punctured lung. Despite the injuries, staff at the facility placed her in bed--but never notified her physician or husband. On January 1st, Elaine's family found her non-responsive and took her to...
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