Dudensing Law

A MESSAGE FROM ED DUDENSING Dear friends and colleagues, When I founded Dudensing Law in 2003, it was with a…

The infliction of emotional distress or mental suffering in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities is a widespread and…

Creating a safe environment for residents means being proactive about preventing violent or aggressive behavior. Everyone in the facility —…

Incidents of non-sexual battery in nursing homes and assisted living facilities often involve acts of physical abuse committed by staff…

Preventing sexual abuse in nursing homes and other long-term care settings requires a comprehensive strategy that recognizes resident vulnerability, strengthens…

Sexual abuse is among the most serious forms of elder abuse that occurs in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and…

In last week’s blog, we looked at risk factors for pressure injuries (commonly known as pressure sores or bedsores). Below…

Pressure injuries occur when skin and underlying tissue are exposed to prolonged pressure. While they can affect anyone, certain groups…

Pressure injuries — commonly known as bedsores, pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers—make up a significant portion of elder abuse lawsuits…

Choking and aspiration pneumonia are common in nursing homes, especially for frail residents and those with swallowing difficulties or neurological…