Nursing Home Resident Fatally Poisoned After Being Given Dishwashing Soap To Drink

September 16, 2022 2 mins read

A California nursing home is under investigation after three of its residents were given liquid dishwashing soap to drink. The residents had been told that the liquid was juice. The dishwashing soap contained toxic chemicals known to be harmful to human health, and all three victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment. At...

End-of-Life Care and Your Rights in Illinois

May 4, 2021 4 mins read

As someone nears the end of their life—whether it be sudden or an expected decline—decisions will need to be made about allowable medical care, the person’s estate, and what their wishes are in terms of funeral services. While it’s normal for family members not to want to have those discussions, it’s imperative to have a...

What Does Negligence Look Like for Dementia Patients?

November 5, 2019 3 mins read

If you don’t have experience with dementia patients, you are not fully equipped to handle their outbursts or might not have the patience to repeatedly remind them of something. It takes an empathetic person to properly care for older people with dementia. So how can you tell when the caretaker is neglecting a nursing home...

Landmark of Louisville Named One of Kentucky’s Worst Nursing Homes

September 24, 2019 2 mins read

Landmark of Louisville, one of the city’s largest nursing homes, has been deemed one of the worst nursing homes in Kentucky. According to state inspectors, more than a dozen of the facility’s 200 residents are in immediate danger of “death or serious mental or physical harm.” Landmark of Louisville is one of the largest long-term...

How Often Do Cases of Assault and Battery Happen at Nursing Homes?

June 27, 2019 4 mins read

When your loved one enters a nursing home, they do so with the assumption they will be cared for and provided with the necessities they need to be comfortable, happy, and healthy. Unfortunately, there are times where that does not happen. While we often think of nursing home abuse happening between a staff member and...

Missouri Nursing Home Resident Rights

September 1, 2017 3 mins read

If you have a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility in Missouri, you should be aware that all nursing home residents have legal rights. If you or your loved one ever have a reason to believe that these rights are being violated in any way, you can take legal action against...

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