When New Jersey residents move a family member into a nursing home, they worry about finding a safe facility with compassionate caregivers. Our lawyers have advised clients who suspect inadequate nursing home care. The New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman has issued a...
Nursing Home Abuse
The problem of elopement—and why the nursing home may be liable
Memory care units are a reality for many families with loved ones suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. And “many” is soon to become a much larger number. The Center for Disease Control expects the number of adults affected by Alzheimer’s disease and...
Why are bedsores a sign of nursing home neglect?
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are typically designed to offer long-term care to your elderly loved one, but what happens when neglect causes physical injury, such as bedsores? These wounds grow in several stages and, according to WebMD, are also known...
What are the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect?
The decision to put a loved one into a nursing home is daunting and rife with emotions. While you may want to care for them at your home or theirs, it simply may not be an option. This situation can be even worse if you suspect that your family member is suffering...
What is the best practice for documenting nursing home abuse?
Instances of nursing home abuse are on the rise as an increasing number of Americans enter their golden years. The World Health Organization notes that while one in six elders suffer this abuse, only one in 24 cases get reported. If you suspect your elderly loved one...
Nursing aids charged with sexual abuse of nursing home residents
Nursing home residents in Burlington County rely on certified nursing assistants for help with everyday tasks, such as bathing, changing clothes and taking their medicine. While being a nursing assistant is a tough job, there is no excuse for mistreating or abusing...
Can I sue a New Jersey nursing home over bedsores?
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are an all too common occurrence in extended care facilities and nursing homes in New Jersey. The wounds happen due to prolonged pressure on the skin, affecting people who spend most of their time in a chair...
How to spot nursing home negligence or abuse
As parents age, they can become less independent and unable to properly care for themselves without hands-on assistance you cannot always provide. Nursing homes are viable options to help mom or dad maintain their health and their sense of dignity. But what happens if...
5 signs of malnutrition in nursing home patients
It’s not always clear when a nursing home is neglecting your loved one. The most basic form of neglect stems from a patient’s primary requirement: nutrition. Malnutrition is a hard condition to recognize, especially in its early days. Some of its signs may not become...
Different conduct may constitute abuse in a nursing home
No one should be subject to harm or abuse at the hands of those charged with caring for them. That includes the men and women who are residents of nursing homes and care facilities in New Jersey. Unfortunately, however, many individuals in residential care facilities...