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Report 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 MoreJeff Pitman Elected as Member of ABOTA and Recognized by Super Lawyers
Our firm is proud to announce partner Jeffrey A. Pitman has once again been selected by Super Lawyers® – and included in the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers lists for personal injury. Mr. Pitman was also elected to be a member of the Wisconsin…
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…
Read MoreCar Maintenance Tips to Help Avoid an Accident
There are many things you can do to help lower your risk of a car accident when you are out on the road. There are also things you can do before you hit the road to lower your risk of a crash, including performing regular maintenance on your vehicle. If…
Read MoreDo You Know the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and How to Protect Your Loved One?
In the September issue of PKSD’s Newsletter, You Should Know, the problem of nursing home abuse is discussed, including some alarming statistics about the problem. According to the National Ombudsman Reporting System, more than seven percent of the complaints reported to state ombudsman programs in 2014 were about gross neglect,…
Read MoreLawsuit Claims Illinois Nursing Home Staffers Stole $600,000 from 97-Year-Old Resident
According to the lawsuit filed by her public guardian, workers at a Chicago-area nursing home stole $600,000 from a 97-year-old nursing home resident with dementia. The resident of Symphony Residences of Lincoln Park had accumulated more than $600,000 in savings from her long career as a federal government employee. She…
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