Nursing Home Neglect | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com Columbus Personal Injury Lawyers | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:36:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.2 https://www.injurymedmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1402039/2021/04/cropped-site-icon-32x32.jpg Nursing Home Neglect | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com 32 32 Defending the rights of a relative in a nursing home https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/08/defending-the-rights-of-a-relative-in-a-nursing-home/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/08/defending-the-rights-of-a-relative-in-a-nursing-home/ Nursing homes are intended to provide a place of care and safety for the frail and elderly. Loved ones who place their relatives in a nursing home do not take the decision lightly, and it can be difficult to place all trust in the care providers. Unfortunately, there has been some horrific stories of nursing home neglect, particularly in Ohio.…

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]]> Interdisciplinary teams unite to stop elder abuse in Ohio https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/08/interdisciplinary-teams-unite-to-stop-elder-abuse-in-ohio/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/08/interdisciplinary-teams-unite-to-stop-elder-abuse-in-ohio/ They say that a nation can be judged by how it treats its weakest citizens — which include the disabled and the elderly. Unfortunately, the elderly are a high-risk population when it comes to abuse and neglect. The longer that people live, the less likely they are to remain active in their community. This means that they aren’t a visible…

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]]> Nursing home neglect and your loved one https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/06/nursing-home-neglect-and-your-loved-one/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/06/nursing-home-neglect-and-your-loved-one/ Nursing home abuse is more common than you might expect. Each year, thousands of residents at long-term care facilities are either injured or lose their lives because they don’t receive an adequate level of care. Among the many types of neglectful behavior these individuals’ caregivers include not helping residents in moving about, with eating, or with basic hygiene are the…

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]]> Types of nursing home abuse and neglect https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/06/types-of-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/06/types-of-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect/ Making the decision to put your loved in a nursing home is difficult. The last thing you want to realize is that your loved one is being abused or neglected. Physical abuse and neglect can sometimes be easy to see. It’s other types of abuse and neglect that can occur without causing any physical signs. Other types of nursing home…

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]]> How can an ombudsman stop nursing home neglect? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/02/how-can-an-ombudsman-stop-nursing-home-neglect/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/02/how-can-an-ombudsman-stop-nursing-home-neglect/ Nursing home neglect and abuse is a serious problem in many of the nation’s nursing homes and assisted living centers. Our seniors should never have to deal with neglect and abuse on any level. If it does occur, though, who can help? One person who can help is an ombudsman. This is a Swedish term meaning “citizen representative.” Long-term Care…

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]]> Signs your loved one may have fallen victim to nursing home abuse https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/01/signs-your-loved-one-may-have-fallen-victim-to-nursing-home-abuse/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/01/signs-your-loved-one-may-have-fallen-victim-to-nursing-home-abuse/ Whether it be neglecting a nursing home resident’s basis hygiene, not rendering necessary assistance with eating, or forcing them to remain bedridden because no accommodations are made for their mobility; these are just some of the many examples of nursing home abuse. Unfortunately, there are many others though as well. Failure to offer a resident the necessary level of care…

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]]> Signs of dehydration in the elderly https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2016/12/signs-of-dehydration-in-the-elderly/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2016/12/signs-of-dehydration-in-the-elderly/ Dehydration is one of the biggest problems that the elderly face in assisted living centers. On its own, it does not necessarily mean that a resident is being abused or neglected, but it can be a warning sign that family members need to watch out for. It could mean that the staff is not giving the person adequate food and…

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]]> Who can report nursing home abuse in Ohio? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2016/11/who-can-report-nursing-home-abuse-in-ohio/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 06:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2016/11/who-can-report-nursing-home-abuse-in-ohio/ The National Center for Elder Abuse reports that two groups of people are abused in nursing homes more than others. These are older residents and female residents. In addition, the NCEA also reported that during a three-year period, a third of U.S. nursing homes received citations for violating federal standards. Violations where residents were in danger of serious injury or…

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]]> How common are adverse drug events? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2016/10/how-common-are-adverse-drug-events/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2016/10/how-common-are-adverse-drug-events/ It’s been said that very few medical settings are as challenging as the nursing home. Almost all patients have multiple medical issues, for example, making it chaotic and complex. On top of that, 70 percent of those in nursing homes are dealing with some level of cognitive impairment. As such, mistakes do happen. Often, these mistakes involve drugs and medications.…

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]]> Signs of nursing home abuse shows a need to take action https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2016/09/signs-of-nursing-home-abuse-shows-a-need-to-take-action/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2016/09/signs-of-nursing-home-abuse-shows-a-need-to-take-action/ Nursing home abuse and neglect are horrible actions that put people who count on others to care for them in danger. The dangers are horrible and can lead to elderly patients being harmed or even killed. In our previous blog post, we discussed the horror of psychological abuse and how this abuse is far too common in nursing homes. We…

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