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Nursing Homes and Traumatic Brain Injuries

When we place loved ones in a nursing home, we trust that the facility and its staff members will work to keep them healthy and safe. But every year, residents are injured as a result of nursing home abuse and neglect. These injuries can have a significant impact on their lives. In recognition of Brain...

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Study Uncovers 'Cruel' Social Media Behavior Towards Nursing Home Residents

The issue of nursing home staff members misusing social media to exploit or demean residents is a harmful form of nursing home abuse. Eilon Caspi, a gerontologist at the University of Connecticut, has gathered evidence of cruel social media behavior toward nursing home residents in 31 states. He uncovered these incidents through investigation reports filed...

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New Study Says Many Residents Fear Nursing Home Retaliation

Nursing home retaliation involves negative actions taken by nursing home staff or administration against residents. It’s often done as a response to complaints or concerns raised by those residents. This can include various forms of punishment, neglect, or abuse. Fear of retaliation means some residents won’t report abuse or neglect The fear of such retaliation...

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Georgia Nursing Homes Say Minimum Staff Mandate 'Impossible'

Georgia challenges federal order to set basic care standards and establish career pathways. A recent federal mandate designed to elevate staffing levels and enhance care quality for residents in U.S. nursing homes has generated mixed reactions. While advocates applaud the initiative as an important step in addressing long-standing concerns about nursing home abuse and neglect,...

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Negligent Security: Assault and Battery in Shopping Center Parking Lots

Safety should always be a priority, especially in parking lots. Shopping centers offer a wide range of goods and services in one convenient location. Customers come to these centers expecting safety and security in the stores and surrounding areas. However, shopping center owners don't always meet these expectations. Assault and battery in shopping center parking...

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Medication Errors in Nursing Homes Can Be Deadly

Nursing homes in Georgia and across the U.S. provide care to residents with various medical conditions and healthcare needs. Nursing home staff often administer medications to manage these conditions and promote residents' well-being. But sometimes, nursing homes make medication errors that lead to serious complications for residents. Staff must administer the right medication to the...

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Concussions in Nursing Homes: Risks, Prevention, and Legal Recourse

Head injuries can be a sign of nursing home neglect. When older individuals and their families make the decision to entrust their care to nursing homes, it's often with the hope of providing a safe haven where seniors can cherish their golden years in comfort. However, within these nursing facilities, residents are vulnerable to various...

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Common Causes of Choking Deaths In Nursing Homes

An experienced attorney can hold negligent facilities accountable. Because they often suffer from various physical and cognitive challenges, nursing home residents are at an increased risk of choking. Staff members at nursing home facilities have a responsibility to be aware of this risk and to take steps to prevent residents from choking. Yet every year,...

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What Does a Recent Supreme Court Ruling Mean for Nursing Home Residents in Georgia?

The high court upheld residents' rights to file federal lawsuits. In a significant victory for nursing home residents and their families, the United States Supreme Court ruled last month that individuals can sue public nursing homes for violations of residents' rights under the federal Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA), which sets standards for skilled nursing...

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With Safety Inspectors Short-Staffed, Georgia Nursing Home Residents are at Risk

New congressional report reveals a critical lack of safety inspections. Nursing homes in Georgia and throughout the nation are held to high legal standards because they are responsible for the safety and well-being of some of our most vulnerable citizens. A key factor in protecting residents is conducting regular safety inspections to prevent nursing home...

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