Yesterday we discussed potential signs of mistreatment or abuse in a day care setting. Today we continue our discussion regarding child abuse as we consider the signs of various types of abuse. While many of these topics are exceptionally troubling, as parents it is important to pay attention to changes in the behavior of… Continue Reading
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Nursing Home Worker Gets Seven Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing Disabled Patient
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseTestifying through an interpreter and via spelling out words, a disabled nursing home patient convinced a New York City jury that her allegations of sexual abuse during her admission to a New York nursing home were indeed true. Consequently, her former CNA Jose Ramos will face seven years in prison for his crimes. The district… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Injury Laws: Illinois
Posted in Nursing Home Injury, Wrongful DeathHard to believe, but since we initiated Nursing Home Injury Laws last year, we have helped many families get the resources they need following an injury or death of a loved one in a nursing home or medical facility. Nursing Home Injury Laws, has links and resources related to some of the most commonly… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Abuse: Janitor Accused Of Sexually Exploiting An Alzheimer’s Patient
Posted in Nursing Home Abuse, Sexual Abuse & AssaultI was sickened to see another report of a janitor at the MediLodge Nursing Home (Michigan) who was caught by his co-workers sexually assaulting a patient at the facility. Perhaps the only positive aspect of this episode of nursing home abuse is that the man’s co-workers immediately reported the incident to the police. Presently,… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Spotlight: Adloff Place- Springfield, IL
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesAs nursing homes go, Adloff Place is a very small facility with less than twenty patients in Southern Illinois. Unlike traditional nursing homes, Adloff Place has a predominately young and mentally disabled patient base. In a recent Quarterly Report of nursing homes, the Illinois Department of Health issued a ‘type A’ violation and fined the… Continue Reading
As The Summer Camp Season Begins, Watch Out For Injuries Related To Improper Maintenance & Staff Training
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Food PoisoningEvery year we get several calls from the parent of a child who sustained a severe injury at summer camp. Most of the parents are shocked when I tell then that their child’s situation is not unique. Rather, thousands of children will suffer an injury during their camping experience this coming summer. Of course many… Continue Reading
Demented CNA Gets 60 Year Sentence In Criminal Case Involving Sexual Assault Of Nursing Home Patients
Posted in Sexual Abuse & AssaultJustice was recently served in the criminal prosecution of a CNA accused of sexually assaulting four patients at National Health Care in Bristol, VA. James Wright will serve 60 years in prison for the sexual assault of the patients he was responsible for caring for. Earlier, Mr. Wright entered an Alford plea to the four… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Injury Laws Establishes Itself As A Trusted Resource For Families Seeking Information Regarding Their Legal Rights
Posted in Medication Errors, Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Injury, Wrongful DeathSince its inception, Nursing Home Injury Laws has become a trusted resource for caregivers and families seeking reliable information in a time of need. Nursing home injury laws provides a comprehensive compilation of state-by-state nursing home contacts, a glossary for common legal terms, resources and legal information should the need arise. In addition to important… Continue Reading
Children In Nursing Homes: Truly The Most Vulnerable
Posted in Children In Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Foster Care & Day Care, Day Care Liability, NeglectMany families are forced to institutionalize their disabled children in nursing homes because of many states don’t have the resources to pay for in-home care. This puts parents in the difficult position of funding expensive home care on their own or having their child live in a nursing home, surrounded by elderly adults, and many… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Injury Laws
Posted in Assisted Living Facilities, Broken Bones, Choking, Dehydration, Food Poisoning, Malnutrition, Medical Malpractice, Medication Errors, Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Injury, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Subdural Hematoma, Wrongful DeathIn times of need, locating necessary information regarding the legal rights and resources for nursing home patients can be difficult and imposing. In this respect, we are proud to introduce a new resource for patients, families and practitioners looking for a concise compilation of information regarding nursing home laws. Nursing Home Injury Laws, provides every states’:… Continue Reading
Mentally Disabled Patients Are Easy Targets For Abuse In Institutional Settings
Posted in Nursing Home AbusePeople who suffer from mental impairments are particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. A mental impairment is any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome (diseases that cause decreased mental functions), emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities. Caregiving can be… Continue Reading
Are Group Homes A Viable Alternative To Nursing Homes?
Posted in Group Homes, Sexual Abuse & AssaultAdult Group homes may provide an alternative to nursing homes for older adults who are at risk of living alone but do not require nursing care. These homes allow elderly family members to have more autonomy, while still providing convenient access to services. Adult group homes refer to housing for groups of unrelated adult individuals… Continue Reading
Would you want this man to care for your granny at the nursing home?
Posted in Nursing Home StaffSure looks can be deceiving, but this guy sure looks creepy to me! The guy pictured above is Franklin D. Hughes, a former CNA at Bartlesville Care Center. If his creepy looks weren’t enough, Mr. Hughes stands accused of sexually assaulting two dementia patients he was responsible for caring for at Bartlesville. Making situation… Continue Reading
Nurse Charged With Sexually Abusing Two Nursing Home Residents
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseA CNA at Northwoods Rehabilitation Center, a New York nursing home, is being charged multiple felony charges related to an alleged sexual assault of a 78-year-old resident. The New York Attorney General has filed criminal charges against Robert Gunderson for sexual assaults that occurred at Northwoods between December, 2007 and January 2008. Gunderson faces similar… Continue Reading
What Are Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Nursing Home Abuse, Unexplained Bruising“I suspect my grandmother may be getting abused at her nursing home. What are common signs of abuse I can look for in confirming this situation?” — Sherri, Atlanta, Georgia Physical, mental and sexual abuse are forms of abuse encountered by nursing home residents across the country. Sadly, some of the most commonly abused nursing… Continue Reading
What Is Elder Abuse?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Neglect, Nursing Home AbuseThough commonly used, ‘elder abuse’ really means a variety of harm to an older person. The Administration on Aging defines elder abuse as "the intentional or negligent act by a family member or caregiver that causes harm or serious risk of harm to an older adult." Elder abuse encompasses: Physical abuse is inflicting, or threatening to… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Abuse Charges Filed Against Teenage Workers
Posted in Nursing Home StaffCriminal charges have been filed against six teenagers who worked at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. As we discussed earlier in the Nursing Home Abuse Blog, the young women mistreated the Alzheimer’s and dementia patients they were responsible for caring for. Now the Minnesota Department of Public Health has released a… Continue Reading
Spotlight On Medicare Funding For Nursing Homes
Posted in MedicareFact is most nursing homes and other long-term care facilities rely in small or large part on funding from Medicare. Most elderly do not have the assets to live in swank nursing homes that have maid service and four star chefs. Part of the nursing homes responsibility in accepting Medicare and Medicaid funding is that… Continue Reading
Bye Bye Criminals
Posted in Help For Residents & FamiliesCriminals will no longer be able to work in Illinois Nursing Homes. More than two years ago, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed a House Bill 2531 into effect to protect nursing home residents. Under the new law, nursing homes must do a full background check, including running fingerprints on a national database, prior to… Continue Reading