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What Causes Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?
Nursing home abuse is a shocking form of mistreatment of some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Victims and their families often wonder how such things happen. There are actually many factors that make nursing home abuse more likely. These things do not excuse the behavior, and victims…
Read MoreAssisted Living Facilities Struggle to Provide Care for Dementia Patients
The fastest-growing group of assisted living residents is those with different types of dementia, like Alzheimer’s. This is partly because these facilities have marketed themselves to these kinds of patients. However, an analysis of inspection records by Kaiser Health News shows many facilities are having a very hard time providing…
Read MoreSevere Neglect at Nursing-Home Chain Run by Private-Equity Firm, the Carlyle Group
The Washington Post analyzed inspection records from the second-largest nursing-home chain in the nation, HCR ManorCare, and found that tens of thousands of residents were exposed to serious health risks. The chain went bankrupt in March, even though it is owned by the Carlyle Group, one of the world’s wealthiest…
Read MoreReport Finds Blatant Disregard for Safety at Veterans Nursing Home in Massachusetts
In the spring, staff members at a Brockton, Massachusetts veterans nursing home knew federal investigators were coming to look for signs patients were being neglected. However, that did not stop some staff members from going to sleep during their shifts. Sleeping staff members is just one of the many problems…
Read MoreReport in the Journal Gerontology Says Neglect Twice as Likely in For-Profit Nursing Homes
The journal Gerontology just released a report about health issues at for-profit nursing facilities. Researchers discovered the likelihood of residents suffering health issues because of poor care was nearly twice as high compared to residents of not-for-profit nursing homes. Researchers discovered more severe clinical signs of neglect, such as broken…
Read MoreSenior Living Resident Awarded $3.6 Million in Lawsuit Over Biting and Assault by Another Resident
A jury awarded $3 million in punitive damages to a 76-year-old senior living resident with dementia who was bitten and assaulted by another resident of Peregrine Senior Living in Aurora, Colorado. The Arapahoe County jury also awarded $600,000 in punitive damages to the resident and his wife to cover medical…
Read MoreJeff Pitman and Katherine E. Metzger’s Article on Nursing Home Abuse Featured in NAELA Journal Online
October is Residents’ Rights Month, a great time to learn more about the problem of nursing home abuse and neglect and the law designed to protect residents from abuse and neglect. PKSD partner Jeffrey A. Pitman and attorney Katherine E. Metzger wrote an article about the federal nursing home requirements…
Read MoreResidents’ Rights Month Emphasizes Importance of Residents Knowing Their Rights
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care has designated the month of October as Residents’ Rights Month. The goal is to honor all residents of long-term care facilities and promote awareness of dignity, respect and the rights of every resident. Long-term care residents have numerous rights under the Nursing…
Read MoreNew Study Shows Drug Given Every 18 Months Lowers Risk of Fractures in Older Women
A new study found that the bone-strengthening drug Reclast greatly lowered the risk of fractures in older women when administered through an IV every 18 months. This is encouraging news for older women because they are at greater risk of broken bones, such as hip fractures that can lead to…
Read MoreBrookdale Santa Fe Announces Cuts to Important Add-On Services for Residents
On Monday evening, management at Brookdale Santa Fe senior living facility sent out a letter to residents saying that add-on services will end on October 12. These are services independent-living residents have been able to add as needed, including things like help with getting dressed and showering, reminders to take…
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