When one of your close elderly loved ones dies at a nursing home and you believe negligent behavior is a factor, you and your family may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The reason for this is because you and your family placed your trust in the nursing home and were counting on…

Unfortunately, strokes are very common in the United States. Therefore, doctors and nurses should be prepared and ready to handle and provide the necessary care for patients experiencing a stroke. However, if an individual does not receive the immediate diagnosis and care that they need, there is a high chance that they will suffer long-term…

If an elderly person you love and are related to is being abused, you may be looking for governmental resources that can possibly help you out. While there are several of them, some seem to be more beneficial than others. In addition, most facilities and organizations focus on different things, meaning that one organization may…

Nursing home abuse is a distressing fact of life that affects much of our vulnerable elder population. If you suspect that a loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse, it is crucial to take immediate and appropriate action to ensure their safety and well-being. This guide outlines the steps you should take if you suspect…

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a medication used in the treatment of ischemic strokes, which occur when a blockage, typically a blood clot, obstructs blood flow to a part of the brain. tPA is a clot-busting drug that works by promoting the dissolution of the clot, thereby restoring blood flow to the affected area of…

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a difficult and important decision that requires careful consideration. Your family member’s well-being, safety, and quality of life depend on the choice you make. And, with reports of nursing home abuse and neglect rising, it is crucial to conduct thorough research to ensure you choose a…

Louisville-based Courier Journal published an article detailing two class action lawsuits filed by Garcia & Artigliere in Kentucky against a nursing home and a health and rehab center and their owner. The lawsuits allege that the facilities profited from systematically and knowingly understaffing the facility – a direct violation of Kentucky and federal law. “The…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed the Skilled Nursing Facility Ownership and Management Reform Act (AB 1502) into law. AB 1502 is an attempt to crack down on “squatters” who operate nursing homes without proper licensing or reporting. Prior to this law going into effect, anyone could purchase a nursing home and immediately take…

Nearly a million Louisiana residents are aged 65 or older. Tragically, these seniors are at risk of elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, especially if they live in a nursing home. ElderGuide ranks Louisiana’s nursing homes as 43rd in the United States, citing the state’s poor staffing levels and the number of patients with bedsores.…

If you think a loved one is being abused in a nursing home, most people’s immediate instinct is to act quickly and hold the nursing home accountable. However, courts and agencies that govern nursing homes cannot give a facility a citation, force a nursing home to pay damages or charge someone with a crime based…

American nursing homes have a staffing problem. Eight in 10 facilities report that they are moderately or severely understaffed, which means that patients are not getting the optimal level of care. Residents at understaffed nursing homes are at risk of neglect, abuse and even death. If nursing home administrators know the risks of an understaffed facility,…

California has strong protections for older adults who have experienced abuse at the hands of nursing home staff, medical providers and caregivers. The state recognizes the various forms that abuse may take, including physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse. Through California’s elder abuse laws, victims and their families have several legal pathways to hold perpetrators…