Choosing a nursing home is almost never a pleasant process. Your loved one may not be ready to make the leap, or they may be incapacitated, suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s. Ideally, the process is collaborative, carried out through various discussions involving you, your loved one and the entire family. And, if possible, this is a discussion that happens early on, prior to it being an absolute necessity. If you slowly introduce the concept … [Read more...]
Making the Leap to Assisted Living
At a certain point, many of us become aware of our parents’ age. We become aware that they – the ones who fed and clothed us – are no longer the autonomous, self-assured beings they once were. This transition is difficult, emotionally and practically. On the one hand, it’s hard to know exactly when to make the leap to assisted living. And on the other hand, even if you do decide that your loved one requires more help than you can offer, it’s not … [Read more...]
Legislators Scramble to Address Nursing Home Tragedy in Florida
Florida officials delivered dire news this Thanksgiving Eve, announcing that the deaths of 12 residents of a nursing home in Hollywood Hills are now being treated as homicides. Authorities have not yet named a perpetrator, but according to the Broward County Medical Examiner’s office, the elderly victims died prematurely as a result of heat exposure. Miranda Grossman, a spokesperson for the Hollywood Police Department, said, “Who gets charged is … [Read more...]
When Are Nursing Homes Responsible For Patient Injuries?
Nursing homes have a duty to hire employees who are qualified to perform their assigned tasks and do not pose an unreasonable risk to patient safety. Failure in either of these areas is negligence, even if the tortfeasor (negligent actor) did not intend to harm the victim. Nursing homes also have a responsibility to create a safe environment for their residents, and that means abiding by the standards of care in effect for that particular … [Read more...]
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