Look Out for These Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

June 28th, 2023
The aging process is inevitable. Some individuals need a little more help than others when they reach their advanced years. Nursing homes can provide the daily care required to make older people more comfortable and content each day. If your family m… Read More
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Why Bedsores Are Always a Sign of Nursing Home Negligence

December 21st, 2022
It is often a painful decision to place your loved one in a nursing home once their physical or cognitive deficits get too challenging for them to continue living on their own or with family. But once the decision is made, you expect that they will b… Read More
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What To Do If You Suspect Your Loved One Is Being Abused in a Nursing Home

October 20th, 2022
Nursing home abuse and neglect occurs at alarming rates. While no one wants to think about their loved one being neglected or abused, it is important to be on the lookout for signs of nursing home abuse or neglect. If you suspect elder abuse, you sho… Read More
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Common Causes of Injuries Among Older Adults

June 13th, 2022
Injuries among older adults are becoming an increasingly severe health concern. As the population ages, the number and severity of injuries suffered by adults 65 and older will continue to rise. And when people in this age group are injured, they are… Read More
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5 Most Common Nursing Home Injuries

April 25th, 2022
Admitting a parent or another loved one to a nursing home is often a last option. But sometimes it is the only choice. Nursing homes provide round-the-clock care by skilled professionals for elderly and infirm loved ones who can no longer be cared fo… Read More
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Increased Federal Penalties for Nursing Home Health & Safety Violations

October 27th, 2021
In June of 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised its Trump-era position on how monetary penalties can be imposed on nursing homes that violate health and safety regulations. The change comes after more than 184,000 peop… Read More
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Nursing Home Abuse Between Residents

July 7th, 2021
Nursing home abuse, including sexual abuse, is a common and growing concern. As Ohio’s population ages, more than 70,000 Ohioans reside in long-term care facilities. Neglect and abuse of residents by staff members is often caused by understaffing o… Read More
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Can You Trust Nursing Home Ratings?

June 18th, 2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help nursing home consumers and their families more easily compare nursing homes and identify areas that they might like to ask questions about. Yet,… Read More
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Nursing Home Settlements in Ohio

April 26th, 2021
If someone you love was injured or even killed as a result of nursing home abuse or neglect, you should contact an experienced nursing home negligence attorney as quickly as possible to discuss your options. At Robenalt Law, our experienced Ohio nurs… Read More
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The Possibility of a Medication Error in Nursing Homes

March 2nd, 2021
Medication errors can cause significant harm, especially among older adults who live in a nursing home. These individuals are often dependent upon others for their medical and for assistance with activities of daily living. When nursing home staff me… Read More
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