While our parents and grandparents can mean the world to us, unless they live with us it's almost impossible to care for them in the manner we would most like. As a result, most elderly spend their later years in a facility that should afford them proper care. That care is not always a reality […]
Both elder abuse and neglect are serious problems in nursing homes and long-term care facilities in St. Louis. But these are actually two separate issues. It’s important to know the difference between them; especially if you have a loved one who is currently living in one of these facilities. What is Elder Neglect? Nursing homes […]
Elder abuse has become much more common than most people realize. In fact, there is research to prove that it might be just as common as child abuse. If you have a loved one living a long-term care facility, that might scare you, as it should. It’s important to know as much as you can […]
If you have a loved one in a nursing home who has been abused, you're right to assume that the incident has been reported correctly. But unfortunately, cases of elder abuse and neglect are often not reported according to federal requirements. This is a problem that we'd like to dive into a little deeper today. […]
Not all nursing homes are as great as they seem to be at first. In fact, there are many who – because of ongoing neglect – have earned their place on a list of special focus facilities. Hidden Lake Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri is one of them. Neglect at Hidden Lake Care Center During […]
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the hardest challenges families face. They want their elderly family member to be happy, but safety is also a major concern, and for good reason. Nursing home neglect and abuse are far too common, but in St. Louis, people may be able to discover […]
In short, the answer to this question is yes. Nursing home neglect is considered elder abuse, and rightly so. All over the state of Missouri, families are devastated because of the abuse a loved one suffered at the hands of the staff at nursing homes. If you suspect that your elderly family member is being […]
All over the State of Missouri, elderly people are being abused. Sadly, it does happen within families, but it's much more likely to take place when they are in nursing facilities. This can cause a great deal of distress for their loved ones who may not know how to properly identify elder abuse. They may […]
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions people have to make. Families try hard to find places where they feel the staff will treat their loved ones like members of their own families. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect still occurs, even when a facility appears to be […]
Over the years, there have been many cases of nursing home neglect in St. Louis. These situations often leave families feeling concerned, but unsure about how they should proceed. You need to know that your loved one has rights, and there are legal steps you can take. What is a Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit? Nursing […]
