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Two Nurses Charged with Abuse and Neglect at Iowa Nursing Home
Iowa prosecutors have filed charges against two nurses from a nursing home in Elkader, Iowa, for abuse of a patient that occurred in March. Charges include dependent adult abuse, wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility and tampering with records. According to court documents, the two nurses…
Read MoreGuide to Nursing Home Choking Accidents
Nursing home residents often have trouble chewing and swallowing their food, which can lead to choking. This can cause a loss of oxygen to the brain that can lead to serious brain damage and possibly death. This is why it is so important for nursing homes to enforce dietary restrictions…
Read MoreFederal Investigation Reveals Nursing Home Abuse is Often Not Reported to Police
More than one-fourth of serious cases of nursing home abuse are not reported to police, despite federal and state laws requiring these cases be immediately turned over to law enforcement. The disturbing revelation was reported in an alert released Monday by the Office of the Inspector General in the Department…
Read MoreResidents Provided Poor Care in Many Nursing Homes Despite More Oversight
A New York Times investigation into federally funded nursing homes found that facilities with frequent violations labeled “special focus facilities” consistently provided poor care to residents after being released from increased oversight. PKSD’s dependable Milwaukee nursing home abuse attorneys are dedicated to ensuring nursing home residents receive the exceptional care…
Read MoreHow to Recognize Nursing Home Neglect
Unfortunately, neglect in nursing homes is not uncommon. Nursing home neglect occurs when a resident does not receive the level of care that he or she requires. Neglect can cause serious harm to a resident, including severe injuries, illnesses and infections. If you are unfamiliar with the signs of nursing…
Read MoreDementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Patients in Nursing Homes
In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, PKSD’s dedicated nursing home abuse attorneys in Milwaukee are helping to raise awareness of the unique needs of residents diagnosed with dementia. Due to their illness, nursing home residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are at a higher risk of becoming victims…
Read MoreWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Preventing Nursing Home Abuse
Each year, June 15 is set aside as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This important day brings awareness and education to an important problem in today’s world. According to the National Council on Aging, one in 10 seniors in America have experienced some form of elder abuse. However, it is…
Read MoreDehydration in Nursing Homes: A Sign of Neglect
Nursing homes are obligated to provide residents with adequate care that ensures residents’ needs are met. This includes ensuring that residents are well hydrated and nourished. The Milwaukee nursing home abuse attorneys at PKSD are experienced in handling cases of elder dehydration and can help you proceed with any legal…
Read MoreNursing Home Residents and Bed Sores
Bed sores, or pressure sores, are painful pressure ulcers that occur after prolonged periods of inactivity and are often a sign of neglect. Unfortunately, bed sores occur regularly among nursing home residents who are neglected by inattentive staff members. Although bed sores may start as a minor rash, failing to…
Read MorePKSD Newsletter: Identifying the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
In this month’s issue of the PKSD Newsletter, we discuss nursing home abuse and the signs that can help you identify when it has occurred to your loved one. Types of Nursing Home Abuse Nursing home abuse accounts for a wide range of malicious behavior meant to isolate, exploit and…
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