nursing home abuse
Are Nursing Homes Liable for Neglect?
Nursing homes abuse and neglect is a problem that affects thousands of people every year in the United States. The Travis Law Firm can help.
Read MoreHow Do I Investigate Nursing Home Abuse?
According to the National Council on Aging, one out of every 10 older Americans has been subjected to some form of abuse. Because we want to protect our loved ones who are living in nursing homes, knowing the signs of abuse is important, so it can be reported and investigated. This is especially important since many cases of elder abuse are never reported. When family members know the signs to look for, they can be proactive in preventing these types of harm to their loved ones.
Read MoreWhy Nursing Home Abuse Is so Widespread
Nursing home abuse is not new and is a growing issue as more elderly people are entering such facilities. Let’s look at this growing problem.
Read MoreHow to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
When your parents are in a nursing home, you worry that they are getting the care they need. Learn how to spot nursing home abuse.
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse Awareness – Signs of Abuse and Neglect
Nursing home abuse awareness is an essential step in stopping abuse and neglect in Pennsylvania nursing homes. Calling attention to nursing home abuse can help prevent other patients from being abused. Filing lawsuits against nursing homes and individuals responsible for elder abuse and neglect calls attention to the problem. However, it can be challenging to…
Read MoreHow Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse In Erie, Pennsylvania?
Nursing home abuse is a serious problem that often goes unreported to authorities. Family members may not even be aware that their loved ones are being abused or neglected in Pennsylvania nursing homes. Because nursing home abuse is widespread, there are several ways you can report abuse in a nursing home. Reporting Nursing Home Abuse…
Read MoreTips for Choosing a Pennsylvania Nursing Home for Your Parent
Most families postpone placing a parent in a Pennsylvania nursing home for as long as possible. It is difficult to give your parents over to someone else for care and comfort. However, there are many situations in which nursing home care is better for a loved one than the care the loved one can receive…
Read MoreFAQs About Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit and Neglect Claims
Thousands of elderly and incapacitated adults are abused and neglected in nursing homes each year. Sadly, many cases of nursing home abuse go unreported because patients are unable to speak for themselves or signs of abuse and neglect go unnoticed by family members or friends. You can make a difference by filing a nursing home…
Read MoreDo You Know the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Erie, PA?
Placing your family member in a nursing home or assisted living facility is a difficult decision, especially if your loved one does not want to live in the facility or does not understand what is happening to him or her. One of the biggest fear of most families is that their loved one will be…
Read MoreWatching For Nursing Home Abuse During The Holidays
The holidays are a time for family and friends to get together. While we would love to spend more time with our family and friends, the truth is that our lives can be very hectic, especially around the holidays. It is important to remember our loved ones who are unable to get out of their…
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