I’ll never get accustomed to the fact that many elderly will suffer an injury or die due to the carelessness of people who are intended to care for them. It seems that every few weeks we hear about an elderly person who mysteriously goes missing from a facility and wanders to his or her death…. Continue Reading
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What Is Going On Here? Another Nursing Home Resident Sexually Assaulted In Indiana Facility
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseIndiana Police are currently investigating a suspected sexual assault of a 76-year-old patient at the Alpha Home Rehabilitation Center. Police believe the elderly woman was assaulted in her room at the skilled nursing facility. The incident remains under investigation by local police as they are unsure if the assault was perpetrated by an intruder or… Continue Reading
Yes, Good Nursing Homes Do Exist!
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesGood nursing homes do exist. In fact, there are many dedicated facilities throughout the country dedicated to the compassionate care of the elderly. In an era where we are bombarded with horrific descriptions of nursing home abuse and neglect, it was a pleasure to come across Jane Brody’s personal accounting of the Miami Jewish Health… Continue Reading
Improper Transfer Leads To Fall & Ultimately Death Of Rehab Patient
Posted in Illinois Nursing Homes, Nursing Home FallsEven the best facilities occasionally provide bad treatment to their residents. A wrongful death lawsuit has been recently filed against Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, a nationally recognized rehab center in Chicago on behalf of the family of a deceased resident. The family carefully selected Schwab as a rehabilitation center for their loved one’s physical therapy and… Continue Reading