A study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society emphasizes the need for friends, family members and social workers to be familiar with the signs of elder abuse. Many older adults who are reliant on a caregiver will not openly… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
September 6, 2007 | No Comments
Bedsores are becoming an increasingly more common problem, and Medicare officials now indicate that they may not reimburse hospitals and nursing homes for treatment of the preventable condition which is often caused by a medical mistake. Clear protocals have existed for years to prevent bedsores, but… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
September 1, 2007 | No Comments
New research indicates that those living in a nursing home may be more likely to suffer a fatal heatstroke. Elderly residents at long-term care facilities are often unable to regulate their own body temperature and are reliant on proper monitoring and care by the facility to… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
August 20, 2007 | No Comments
According to a new study published in the current issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, the use of antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with lower fetal age and an increased risk of preterm birth . Researchers found that depression alone, without use of antidepressants, did… Read More
By Austin Kirk
August 17, 2007 | 1 Comment
According to new research, elderly hospital patients may not be receiving sufficient food and caloric intake. This could increase the risk of hospital malnutrition and dehydration, which could lead to additional medication complications, including death. >>INFORMATION: Dehydration and Malnutrition Lawsuits (more…) Read More
By Harvey Kirk
August 5, 2007 | No Comments
Life Care Centers of America, was indicted last week on charges of manslaughter, abuse and neglect in connection with the death of a 74 year old resident at their Massachusetts nursing home. While civil lawsuits are often pursued by family members as a result of nursing… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
July 31, 2007 | 21 Comments
Nursing home violence is often caused by angry, frustrated and over-worked staff members who take their problems out on residents. However, not all cases of physical abuse and assault which are suffered in nursing homes come directly from the employees. New research confirms that many nursing home… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
July 19, 2007 | 1 Comment
On June 28, a jury awarded $54 million for compensatory and punitive damages in a New Mexico nursing home neglect lawsuit. The verdict, which is possibly one of the largest judgments in New Mexico state history according to the Albuquerque Tribune, not only provides justice for… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
July 11, 2007 | 1 Comment
The FDA reported today that a new warning will be added to Rocephin for Injection, an antibiotic manufactured by Roche Holding AG. When combined with calcium or calcium-containing products, the antibiotic could cause a fatal reaction in the lungs and kidneys of newborn babies, especially those… Read More
By Austin Kirk
July 5, 2007 | No Comments
Two recent reports on the quality of care and quality of life for nursing home residents provide important information for families evaluating where their loved ones should live. To reduce the risk of nursing home neglect and improve the quality of life, the reports indicate that… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
July 4, 2007 | 2 Comments