1. Does the resident show signs of physical abuse or accident that are unexplained? These signs include brusing, abrasions, cuts or other signs of intentional or accidental bodily injury. While it is not unusual for a nursing home resident to suffer accidental injury and not all accidents reflect abuse or neglect, the nursing home staff [...]
More so than any other segment of the population, older adults who reside in nursing homes or other institutional care facilities often are at risk of suffering “accidental” injuries. The term “accident” is defined by the federal regulations as “any expected or unintentional incident, which may result in injury or illness to a resident.” With [...]
A recent article in the NY Times discusses life and medical care for an elder following a fall. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/08/us/08falls.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2 For more information, contact Attorney Benjamin Gideon at Berman & Simmons, 1-800-244-3576 or visit www.bermansimmons.com