When an elderly loved one has depreciating health, it can be a very difficult decision to move that family member into a nursing home. Even when an appropriate facility is located and family members have the assurance that their loved one will receive constant care,...
Nursing Home Neglect
What can be done to prevent elder abuse?
When residents in Massachusetts decide it is in the best interest of an aging loved one to move into a nursing home, family members are often concerned with the health, wellbeing and care of their elderly loved one. While these facilities claim to offer quality living...
How big is the problem with elder abuse?
It is not uncommon for residents in Massachusetts to want the best for their aging family members. While many might desire to care for an elderly family member in his or her own home, this is often a challenging situation. Because of this, many rely on nursing homes...
Understanding signs of nursing home neglect
As loved ones continue to age, placing elderly family members in a nursing home might be a subject of conversation. While the use of nursing homes in Massachusetts and other states in the nation is often an excellent way to ensure loved ones are receiving adequate and...
What to look for when suspecting nursing home neglect
When a family member is placed in a nursing home, loved ones are often concerned about their health, safety and wellbeing at the facility. While an elderly or aging loved one could be perfectly safe and well cared for at a nursing home, there is the concern regarding...
Protecting the rights of nursing home neglect victims
It is not an easy step to take, but many Massachusetts residents have to make the decision of whether to place an aging loved one in a nursing home. With this decision come many concerns regarding their health, safety and livelihood. Our law firm understands that the...
What are the legal rights of nursing home residents?
It is not uncommon for Massachusetts residents to place loved ones in nursing home or to consider this option in the near future. While it might be difficult to put trust in others and a facility to care for a loved one, it could be a very positive and beneficial...
Dementia patients in nursing homes prescribed wrong medicine
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a hard decision for many to make. Often times, it means removing their loved ones from their personal homes and placing them in a facility among strangers. The emotional toll of placing a loved one in a nursing facility can be...
National nursing home chain sued for lack of proper care
Nursing homes are quickly becoming a big business. As the number of baby boomers retiring and entering assisted living facilities continues to grow so does the number of nursing homes. Unfortunately the boom in business does not always benefit nursing home residents....
Protecting the rights of nursing home residents
As the baby boomer generation continues to age and retire, the importance of nursing homes and assisted living facilities will grow. While nursing homes are ideal targets for sensational news stories exposing abuse, a majority of elder abuse actually takes place at...