Nursing Home Blog
Why Are Strokes So Often Missed or Misdiagnosed?
Strokes are a leading cause of disability and death globally, affecting millions of individuals each year. Despite the high incidence and severe consequences of strokes, they are frequently missed or misdiagnosed, leading to catastrophic outcomes. Several factors contribute to the frequent misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis of strokes, including atypical presentation, inadequate medical knowledge, systemic healthcare…
Read MoreThe Increased Risk of Abuse for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
Dementia, a condition characterized by a decline in cognitive function, affects memory, reasoning, and the ability to perform everyday activities. This vulnerability makes nursing home residents with dementia particularly susceptible to various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, and neglect. Dementia significantly impairs a person’s cognitive abilities, making them dependent on others for their…
Read MoreLouisiana Nursing Homes Failing Residents; Proposed Law is a Step Backwards
A recent article in the Louisiana Illuminator reports that Louisiana is failing its nursing home residents, alleging the state failed to follow up and investigate a variety of abuse allegations against senior citizens. The publication notes: Like child protective services, Elderly Protective Services (EPS) solicits tips from the public about potential cases. It received nearly…
Read MoreWhat Is a “Silent” Stroke?
A stroke is a medical emergency that often leads to visible side effects, such as weakness on one side of the body or obvious difficulty with communicating. That is not always the case, though. There are times when a “silent” stroke can occur, one that may not show very obvious symptoms. They can be just…
Read MoreLaws Protecting Nursing Home Residents in Louisiana
All individuals have the right to live in a place that is safe and where they feel supported. That is no different in a nursing home. There are numerous federal laws that put in place rules for nursing homes to follow to ensure that individuals are always protected. These laws are a foundation and should…
Read MoreLaws Protecting Nursing Home Residents in Arizona
Nursing homes promise to provide care and a safe environment for those who live there. In some situations, it can feel as though the resident loses a lot of control and the ability to make their own decisions once they enter these locations. Yet, that is not the case. There are laws protecting nursing home…
Read MoreLaws Protecting Nursing Home Residents in California
Nursing home residents in California have rights. Some of those rights are established by federal regulations. However, there are also California-specific requirements that nursing homes must meet to ensure they are providing their residents with the level and type of care they need. If you or your family member live in a nursing home and…
Read MoreSenior-Care Referral Site “A Place for Mom” Stays Mum on Neglect
The decision to move a family member into a nursing home is one of the hardest most children have to make for their parents. To help ensure the process goes well, many people turn to websites like “A Place for Mom” to find out the details, including answering the most pressing question that adult children…
Read MoreWhat Is Nursing Negligence?
Nursing negligence occurs when a nurse fails to provide a standard level of care that a reasonably careful nurse would provide under similar circumstances, and the failure results in injury or harm to a patient. What constitutes nursing negligence in a nursing home? Nursing negligence in a nursing home could be any failure on the…
Read MoreHolding Nursing Homes Accountable for Fall-Related Injuries
Falls are a common problem in nursing homes, sometimes leading to serious injury or even death. If a nursing home is somehow responsible for an injury a resident sustained in a fall, the facility could be held liable for damages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 14 million older adults…
Read MoreCan AI Help Reduce the Risk of Bedsores?
Bedsores are common in acute and long-term care facilities. As the name implies, bedsores are wounds that occur due to prolonged pressure on the skin in bedridden individuals who sit or lie in one position for extended periods. Although most bedsore injuries sustained in hospital settings are preventable, approximately 2.5 million individuals in U.S. acute…
Read MoreThink You’re Too Young for a Stroke? Think Again
Strokes are not just for older people. The number of strokes occurring in people ages 18 to 45 is rapidly increasing. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke rates double every 10 years after age 55. However, according to a 2022 research article published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, new cases of intracerebral…
Read MorePreventing Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
For many seniors, nursing homes offer a place of support, assisting with daily living and managing chronic health conditions. Medication plays a critical role in maintaining your loved one’s well-being, allowing them to live comfortably and manage any illnesses. However, a hidden danger lurks within these facilities – medication errors. These errors can have devastating…
Read MoreLegal Options for Out-of-State Families With Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
For many families, the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult one. Adding an extra layer of complexity is the situation faced by out-of-state families. The miles that separate them from their loved one can create a sense of helplessness and anxiety. Concerns about monitoring care, identifying potential neglect,…
Read MoreWhat Evidence Would You Include in a Report of Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is a serious and widespread issue that affects millions of older adults worldwide. It encompasses various forms of mistreatment, including physical, emotional, financial, and neglectful acts perpetrated against older individuals. Recognizing and reporting elder abuse is critical to protect the rights and well-being of vulnerable elders. When you decide to make a report…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Overlooked Signs of Abuse and Neglect?
If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, it’s vital to remain alert for signs of neglect or abuse. However, in all but the most obvious of cases, this can be difficult. Today we want to talk about the signs of abuse and neglect, as well as some indicators of abuse that…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Risk For a Stroke
In January of 2021, rapper and mogul Dr. Dre, 59, was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm. Now, in 2024, he tells podcast host James Corden that he suffered three strokes, putting him the ICU for two weeks. CBS News reports: “So they took me to urgent care,” Dr. Dre said, where he was told his…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Secured More than $72 Million for Clients in 2023
Garcia & Artigliere is proud to announce that in the year 2023 alone in cases in which Garcia & Artigliere served as counsel in trial and/or litigation the firm was able to acquire over $72 million in recoveries on behalf of its aggrieved clients of the firm. These recoveries including multi-million dollar recoveries on behalf…
Read MoreHow Do You Report Suspected Understaffing in a Nursing Home?
If you suspect your loved one’s nursing home is understaffed, you’re probably not alone. But how do you report your concerns? Nursing home residents have a variety of rights, and one of those rights includes the right to have equal access to quality care. You also have the right to be free of any adverse…
Read MoreWhat Does a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Owe Its Residents?
If you have placed an elderly loved one into a residential care facility, you may be concerned about their well-being. This is normal, but it’s important to be informed about what exactly a residential care facility owes its residents and patients in terms of health and safety. A Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)…
Read MoreHow to Advocate for Your Loved One in a Nursing Home
When your parents or loved ones live in a nursing home, it is hard to know whether they are receiving the appropriate care and attention, especially if the nursing home is a good distance away from where you live. While proper care should be the norm in nursing homes, the unfortunate reality is that many…
Read MoreThe Deaths of Almost 100 Dementia Care Residents Were Attributed to Elopements
When you make the difficult decision to put your loved one with a failing memory into an assisted living or nursing home, you expect that they will be taken care of and kept safe. You certainly don’t expect that they’ll be wandering away from the facility unattended – or that they could die as a…
Read MoreHow Does tPA Work to Reduce the Effects of Stroke?
Strokes can be terrifying. If you are fortunate enough to catch it early on, and you can get to a hospital, you expect them to do everything they can in order to help you. For those suffering from stroke, a tissue plasminogen activator can reduce or potentially eliminate the effects if it is administered quickly…
Read MoreWe Need to Put a Stop to “Warehousing” in Nursing Homes
The term “warehousing” implies that a residential facility – like a nursing home – is providing only food and shelter for a resident. Typically, it’s used to describe the process of placing a person with significant mental health concerns into a nursing home or assisted living facility, despite that facility not having the resources or…
Read MoreLouisiana’s Elderly Protective Services Is Failing
Garcia & Artigliere has long represented victims of elder abuse, so when revelations about Louisiana’s Elderly Protective Services poor standing came to light, we can’t say we were very surprised. The Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS) is “responsible for investigating reports of elders aged 60 and above who are at risk due to abuse, neglect,…
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