What is nursing home negligence? The U.S. Government, owner and operator of James J. Peters Nursing Home in the Bronx, is being sued in connection with the death of an elderly Vietnam War veteran who died after two slip and fall incidents on the same day in 2014. The...
New York Nursing Home Elder Abuse and Invasion of Privacy
Q: Do nursing home residents have a right to privacy? It's never easy to place a loved one in an assisted living or nursing home facility, even if the elder is in agreement with the move. There will always be some suspicion about what really goes on behind closed...
Nursing Home Abuse Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKl6hX-kN0Q
Nursing Home Abuse by Other Residents
Are nursing home residents ever abused by other residents? Much has been written about nursing home abuse by staff members and measures are (hopefully) being taken to curb the problem. As more research has been done about abuse in nursing homes, however, an important,...
Negligent Nursing Homes
Can a nursing home be held liable for abuse and neglect of its patients? As the population continues to age, more individuals may be placed into nursing homes, whether for rehabilitation after surgery or for long-term care. While many elder facilities are dedicated to...
Nursing Home Injury Lawsuits
Can I file a lawsuit if my elderly parent was injured in a nursing home? The decision to place an aging parent or loved one into a nursing home can be quite difficult. However, this may be the only option for elderly individuals who can no longer care for themselves....
Understanding the Types of Elderly Neglect and Abuse
People expect nursing homes to provide caring communities for the elderly, as well as the medical attention they require. Unfortunately, some nursing homes hire unqualified staff members. Others do not have enough workers to meet the needs of patients. If you believe...
Study Sheds Light on Nursing Home Abuse Committed by Fellow Residents
When we think of nursing home abuse and neglect, we typically think of nursing home staff who treat elderly residents poorly or who maliciously violate their rights. While abuse from nursing home aides and employees is certainly a reality that accounts for a majority...
Study Sheds Light on Nursing Home Abuse Committed by Fellow Residents
When we think of nursing home abuse and neglect, we typically think of nursing home staff who treat elderly residents poorly or who maliciously violate their rights. While abuse from nursing home aides and employees is certainly a reality that accounts for a majority...
Senior Citizens in Assisted Living Facilities
The law protects senior citizens in residential facilities. There is a Federal Law protecting them as well as New York State Law. Under Federal Law 1 - 6 found on the Internet, 42 CFR 483.25, a resident of a long term care facility must be properly cared for. This...