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Elopement in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
PKSD has represented families who have lost loved ones due to unsafe wandering and elopement. Elopement and unsafe wandering in nursing homes and assisted living facilities occurs when a resident leaves a facility without the supervision or knowledge of the facility staff. Sometimes the resident intends to exit the facility…
Read MoreWoman Found Dead After Wandering from Nursing Home
An 88-year-old woman was found dead on Saturday after wandering outside of her nursing home in Rice Lake, Wisc. The Rice Lake Police Department was first alerted to the missing woman after receiving a call at 3:35 a.m. on Saturday about her absence from Rice Lake Convalescent Center, an 85-bed nursing…
Read MoreSexual Abuse in Nursing Homes More Prevalent than Thought
A CNN investigation has revealed sexual abuse committed against residents of nursing homes is significantly more common than originally thought. Since 2000, there have been more than 16,000 sexual abuse claims among nursing home residents and those residing in assisted living facilities in the U.S., according to the Administration for…
Read MoreInvestigators Find Neglect in Nursing Home Death
A Minnesota nursing home has been charged with neglect after a resident died from injuries she sustained after falling onto a concrete sidewalk outside of the facility. If your loved on has been abused or neglected contact one of our nursing home abuse attorneys are experienced in holding nursing homes accountable for…
Read MorePoor Hygiene in Nursing Homes is a Form of Abuse
When nursing homes do not practice proper sanitation, residents become vulnerable to bacteria and germs that can cause serious health complications and wreak havoc on their immune systems. This form of nursing home abuse can take place when residents who need assistance with everyday living tasks are neglected. When daily…
Read MoreElder Financial Abuse: What You Need to Know
Residents of nursing homes are often targeted for abuse and financial fraud. If you have a loved one who is a senior citizen living in a nursing home, it is important that you are able to identify signs of abuse or fraud. If your loved one has been financially exploited…
Read MoreHow Nursing Homes Cover Up Deadly Infection Outbreaks
A recent investigation by Reuters found that vague rules give healthcare providers too much leeway in reporting outbreaks of deadly infections, often allowing for information about these outbreaks to be kept from the public. As strong advocates for the rights of nursing home residents, the nursing home abuse lawyers at PKSD are…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease and Nursing Home Abuse
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to consider signs of nursing home abuse in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. If you notice any signs of abuse or have any suspicions that your loved one has been neglected, report it to your local elderly abuse hotline….
Read MoreLiability in Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Elderly residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities are often victims of abuse and neglect that can leave a devastating impact on their quality of life. Nursing homes have a legal responsibility to provide quality care for all residents and are liable for many forms of abuse that might…
Read MoreResources for Reporting Elder Abuse
Despite the dangers of elder abuse, it often goes unreported for a number of reasons. This may include loved ones who do not visit residents often, loved ones who are unsure of what to do, and abuse that is over looked or difficult to identify. Many elderly nursing home residents…
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