Dehydration in a nursing home is abuse and you need to know what signs to look for. Simply stated, dehydration is simply an excessive loss of water. This condition affects all of the body's organs and systems and can become life threatening. Dehydration is one of the most common forms...
How common is nursing home injury and abuse in Anaheim California? The Anaheim area is home to many nursing home and skilled nursing facilities. The 2010 Census reported that more than 40 Million Americans are over the age of 65, and that number continues to rise. California has the largest...
There is a serious problem in many Orange County nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities: staffing. California law specifies the number of licensed medical professionals and nurses based upon the...
Do you know how to identify nursing home abuse and neglect in Anaheim, Mission Viejo and across Orange County? Are you suspicious about wounds, bruises or other nursing home injuries which your loved one has been forced to endure? You're not alone, and as California's population continues to age we...
The use of restraints may be a sign of nursing home abuse or neglect and it is important to remain vigilant if you are concerned about the treatment of a loved one. The use of restraints in nursing homes is not as common as it was even a few years...
What constitutes abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted care facility in Southern California? California law and federal statutes require these healthcare providers and facilities to maintain a high standard of care for our seniors. Unfortunately, it is quite common for nursing homes, assisted care facilities and retirement...
Nursing home neglect and abuse in Anaheim should result in a civil lawsuit. There are several important signs of nursing home neglect and abuse you should be watching for such as: Overmedication / Sedation – Over-medication and sedation is often a strategy designed to allow nursing home staff to make...
Many people don't realize there are civil remedies for sexual assault here in California. The sensational cases of Harvey Weinstein and USC's Dr. George Tyndall have captivated our recent headlines. Their victims and others who have suffered sexual assault or abuse by a person of power or wealth may not...
Nursing home neglect and abuse in Orange County can result in personal injury liability under California law. What are some of the most important signs of nursing home neglect and abuse? You and your family should be concerned by: Dehydration – the failure to provide consistent fluids such as water,...
A recent story of a facility owned by corporate parent company covenant care exposed two specific lawsuits against one of the largest local nursing homes, and multiple stories of nursing home abuse and neglect. The stories are maddening. We place our seniors in the care of nursing homes and skilled...