Nursing homes provide care and support for elderly and vulnerable people, who require assistance with daily activities. However, instances of neglect and abandonment in these facilities are unfortunately not uncommon. What’s the difference between abandonment and neglect, and what are your legal options when either occur? Nursing home abandonment vs. neglect Nursing home abandonment occurs...Continue reading

As people age, they’re more likely to need higher levels of care. Nursing homes can provide round-the-clock medical care and take the burden off family members. However, when medication errors occur, there can be devastating consequences. Who’s responsible for medication errors? What are the patient’s legal rights? What is a medication error? Medication errors within...Continue reading

When our loved ones enter nursing homes, we trust that they will receive the care and attention they need to maintain their well-being. Unfortunately, cases of nursing home neglect and abuse are not uncommon, and one of the most distressing consequences is the development of bed sores. What are bed sores? Bed sores, also known...Continue reading

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision. We expect that nursing homes will provide the care and support our elderly family members need. However, when we suspect our loved ones are being mistreated or subjected to inhumane conditions, it’s vital to take action. What are nursing home restraints? Restraints in...Continue reading

A Cincinnati man has raised concerns about an assisted living facility in Mount Washington. He is alleging that a caregiver was caught on a security camera assaulting his elderly mother, who suffers from advanced-stage dementia. The distressing incident was recorded in the frail woman’s private room at The Ashford, showing a nursing aide berating the...Continue reading

When we entrust our loved ones to a nursing home, we expect that they’ll be cared for at a higher level than most families can provide on their own. Nursing home residents often depend on staff and administration for all their basic needs, ranging from getting out of bed to administering meals and medications. Unfortunately,...Continue reading

Putting a loved one in a nursing home is often an agonizing decision. Many people would prefer to care for their elderly relatives on their own. When they need 24/7, long-term care, however, it may not be possible for the average person. Choosing the right nursing home is crucial—and so is knowing what kind of...Continue reading

Sending our elderly relatives to a nursing home is a tough decision—but when you find out that they’re not being cared for properly, it’s especially difficult. You and your loved ones should be able to trust that your Ohio nursing home will treat their residents right. These common myths about elder abuse can shed some...Continue reading

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injury even for healthy young people. When they occur in nursing homes, they cause significantly more harm. Falls are one of the biggest threats to nursing home residents: patients are more likely to be on medications which cause dizziness, have issues with balance or trouble with weakness. Vision...Continue reading

When elderly loved ones enter a nursing home, they deserve competent and compassionate care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is rampant throughout Ohio. Do you know how to recognize bedsores, their stages and what to do when it happens? The best way to protect your loved ones is to learn the signs—and to have the Law...Continue reading