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Why Are Nursing Homes Giving Antipsychotic Drugs to Residents with Dementia?
Nursing homes across the country are routinely giving antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients to control their behavior, according to a…
What Should Nursing Homes Do to Prevent Sexual Abuse?
Preventing sexual abuse in nursing homes and other long-term care settings requires a comprehensive strategy that recognizes resident vulnerability, strengthens…
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
Sexual abuse is among the most serious forms of elder abuse that occurs in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and…
Pressure Sores: Risk Factors
Pressure injuries occur when skin and underlying tissue are exposed to prolonged pressure. While they can affect anyone, certain groups…
Preventing Elder Neglect: The Importance of Monitoring Changes in Condition
A Los Angeles elder abuse attorney examines the importance of monitoring changes in condition to prevent elder neglect and abuse.
The Dangers of Chemical and Physical Restraints
A Los Angeles elder abuse attorney looks at the misuse of chemical and physical restraints in nursing homes.
Dehydration and Malnutrition Prevention and Intervention: Nursing Home Obligations
Los Angeles elder abuse attorneys consider nursing homes’ legal obligations regarding malnutrition and dehydration prevention.
Risk Factors for Dehydration and Malnutrition
Los Angeles elder abuse attorney looks at common risk factors for dehydration and malnutrition.
Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes: Risk Factors for Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injury among over 65s, according to data from the CDC, with one in four…
The Golden Rule & Key Federal Protections Against Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
Some elder abuse lawyers refer to ‘the Golden Rule’ principle of nursing home caregiving: “Each resident is entitled to the…