Do You Have a Case? Find Out Now > Home > Blog > Nursing Home Abuse For many families, making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult and emotional choice. We want to believe that our family members will receive the care and attention they deserve—especially when they are being cared for out of our sight by people who are often complete strangers to us. Unfortunately, the reality is not always so rosy. Nursing home neglect and abuse cases are more common than we’d like to admit, but thankfully, families aren’t helpless when their loved ones move into ..read more

Do You Have a Case? Find Out Now > Home > Blog > Nursing Home Abuse Nursing homes play a critical role in providing care and support for our older loved ones who may no longer be able to live independently. Families entrust these facilities with the well-being and safety of their older family members. However, instances of nursing home abuse and neglect have become a growing concern, raising questions about the quality of care and the adequacy of staff training in these facilities. In this blog, we’ll explore the ways in which lackluster staff training can contribute to nursing ..read more

Do You Have a Case? Find Out Now > Home > Blog > Nursing Home Abuse Yes, Ohio nursing homes are required by law to conduct background checks on their employees. According to Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code, ”the chief administrator of a home or adult day-care program shall request that the superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation conduct a criminal records check of each applicant.” What Do Background Checks Look for? Background checks for employees in nursing homes typically involve a thorough review of an applicant’s personal and prof ..read more

Do You Have a Case? Find Out Now > Home > Blog > Nursing Home Abuse For most adults, dehydration is a temporary condition that happens during illnesses, after intense exercise, or after consuming alcohol. But for older adults, especially those who live in nursing homes and who have mobility issues or cognitive decline, dehydration can be a chronic condition. Mild forms of dehydration can result in serious health problems, especially when the condition persists for several weeks, months, or even years. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and can lead to organ failure, coma ..read more

Do You Have a Case? Find Out Now > Home > Blog > Nursing Home Abuse Every nursing home resident and every family with a loved one living in a nursing home needs to be aware of the risk of abuse and neglect. Residents being mistreated by staff members and even other residents is shockingly common. However, not all residents face the same risks. Some nursing home residents are still active, healthy, and independent, and they may need only minor assistance with a few living tasks. Other residents may be very ill, have little to no mobility, and may require assistance with all dail ..read more

Do You Have a Case? Find Out Now > Home > Blog > Nursing Home Abuse When people need help with everyday living tasks, due to age or disability, that their loved ones can’t provide, they don’t always have to live in standard nursing homes. Assisted living facilities are similar to nursing homes, but they’re typically reserved for residents who are more active, in relatively good health, and want more privacy and independence than standard nursing homes provide. Because many nursing home residents have little to no independence and mobility, their families are more likely to worr ..read more

Do You Have a Case? Find Out Now > Home > Blog > Nursing Home Abuse The possibility of nursing home abuse is in the back of many people’s minds when they move their loved ones into long-term care facilities. Whether it’s a state-run nursing home or an ultra-luxurious private nursing home, there’s always a risk that physical, sexual, or emotional abuse will occur. Because of that ever-present risk, family members are often on high alert for signs of abuse, such as cuts, bruises, and other indicators of assault. But neglect can be even more damaging to residents, and because it i ..read more