Today more than ever, busy parents rely on others to assist in the care of their children. Daycare facilities, sports classes, before school / after school programs have become increasingly popular as more families rely on two incomes to support the family and spend more time outside of the home. While the increase in these… Continue Reading
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Police Use Taser On Unruly Child At Day Care Center. Isn’t This Child Abuse?
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day CareI frankly did a double-take when I saw the news clip below from an Indiana day care center. In an age where children are no doubtedly exposed to too much violence, I was shocked that these Indiana Police Officers used their taser on a 10-year-old child at day care center. Sure, the boy may have… Continue Reading
Sexual Abuse Of Children By Caregivers: A Varied & Widely Unknown Impact
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Sexual Abuse & AssaultThis year, more than 80,000 episodes of sexual abuse involving children will be reported to authorities. Take a deep breath…. Because the actual number of instances sexual abuse in children is believed to be far greater, due to the fact that only a fraction of the childhood sexual abuse cases get reported to authorities…. Continue Reading
Children In Day Care Are Susceptible To Many Of The Same Problems Our Elderly Nursing Home Patients Encounter
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Day Care Liability, NeglectDespite differences in the number of candles on their birthday cake, children and the elderly have far more similarities than differences. Our eldest and most junior members of society are particularly susceptible to abuse and mistreatment due to negligent or suspect care provided by caregivers. As a personal injury lawyer, I have been fortunate… Continue Reading
Is Adult Day Care A Reasonable Alternative To Nursing Home Care?
Posted in Day Care LiabilityFor families and individuals who provide care for older adults, adult day care centers or adult day services can be an important tool in providing adequate care. Providing round-the-clock care for an elderly loved one can be a huge, but worthwhile time commitment. Adult day care centers can provide a much needed break for caregivers,… Continue Reading