You are concerned about your loved one in a nursing home… how can you tell if they are being neglected? What can you do about nursing home neglect? Find out from the nursing home lawyers at MSW Law Group what qualifies as nursing home neglect, who is liable for nursing home neglect, what legal rights […]
Month: June 2022
Nursing Home Bedsores: Causes & Signs of Neglect
Bedsores are usually a sign of neglect. Nursing homes are required to follow a repositioning schedule for elders who are at risk for bedsores, provide them with the nutrition and hydration to help prevent bedsores, and inspect them for early stages of bedsores and intervene. The elder abuse lawyers at MSW Law Group explain what […]
Nursing Home Medication Errors: Causes & Signs
Unfortunately for nursing home residents living out their most vulnerable years in the care and under the control of others, cost-saving measures such as understaffing or undertraining staff causes many problems, among them errors related to medication administration. The nursing home lawyers at MSW Law Group explain what to do if you suspect medication errors, […]
Emotional Elder Abuse: Signs & What to Do
Elder abuse is a major public health problem. According to the World Health Organization, in any given year, 15.7% of individuals over the age of 60 are subject to some form of abuse. The problem is more severe in nursing homes and other long term care facilities as elders can be isolated, dependent on strangers […]