During summer months, caretakers must be more wary of the potential dangers of high temperatures. Babies and young children as well as elderly adults are more vulnerable and should never be left unattended in a vehicle or out in the sun. Caretakers should also make sure air conditioning is functional…
Extreme cases of abuse and neglect will often result in an investigation and legal action. Despite the number of complaints filed, thousands of instances of abuse and neglect go unreported every year. According to the U.S. Department of Health Human Services, nursing homes in South Florida and throughout the U.S.…
When nursing home administrators accept patients with mobility issues, there is an inherent understanding the facility will be equipped to handle lifting and moving these patients in accordance with delivering proper physical care. Unfortunately, our Fort Lauderdale nursing home negligence lawyers have come across far too many cases where facilities…
Making the decision to place a loved one in assisted living or into a nursing home is always difficult. In addition to turning over the care and emotional well-being of an elderly loved one, you will also want to ensure that the home is safe and compliant with local, state…
Nursing home abuse and neglect is rampant in care facilities throughout Southern Florida. Whether your loved one is already in a home or you are considering finding a home for an elderly relative, the choice can be difficult. For many families, the decision is tough, but necessary. What do you…
Bedsores are a leading injury risk for neglected and unattended elderly patients. Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are a significant problem in U.S. nursing homes. According to reports, more than 2.5 million Americans will develop ulcers ever year and of those patients, 60,000 patients die of…
A recently-filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges nursing home staff failed to act in an expedient manner to save the life of an elderly resident who was in critical condition. Panzier v. VIP Manor LLC stems from the staff’s reaction to finding the woman unresponsive, gurgling and with an oxygen saturation…
A new study published in the journal Neurology found that Alzheimer deaths are vastly under-reported. Researchers calculated that some 500,000 people in the U.S. die from disease every year, which is five times more than the number tallied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If true, that would…
Many elderly patients in nursing homes, especially those who suffer from dementia, may stray away from a care facility. While facilities are responsible for preventing such hazards, failure to supervise, inadequate staffing, and failed alarm systems all contribute to the risk of “walk-away” patients. This is a rising trend and…
The ailing, elderly veteran hadn’t paid his nursing home bill. For this, he reportedly almost died. According to news reports, he was driven by nursing home staffers to an empty, unfurnished apartment. He was not given any food, water, medication or phone. At the time, he was reportedly suffering from…