The purpose of a care facility—assisted living, nursing home, hospital, etc—is to provide the level of help necessary for a person either to rehabilitate from an injury or surgery, or simply to reside safely on a day-to-day basis. Because these residents are all either physically and/or mentally unable to fully care for themselves, they’re especially…
Growing old in America just got a bit riskier for everyone. While we may generally think of nursing homes (aka skilled nursing facilities) as a place for the oldest and weakest citizens at the end of their lives, this isn’t necessarily the case. Nursing homes are used by many folks for a period of rehab…
For many years, nursing homes have required residents and their families to agree to a mandatory binding arbitration
Many of us have parents, grandparents and friends who are part of the “silent generation,”
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day promoting an understanding of neglect and abuse that some of the most vulnerable citizens of the world suffer from daily. Sadly, five million elders in the U.S. are victims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation each year—and this number includes only those reported. The National Committee for the…
If you or a loved one has been a resident at Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion, 4201 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL please note this facility has been cited for multiple deficiencies* including: FAILURE to assist those residents who need total help with eating/drinking, grooming and person and oral hygiene. (Cited 2/13/2013 and 8/28/2015) FAILURE…
The “silent generation” refers to many of our friends and loved ones who were born between the mid-1920’s and the 1940’s. The silent generation–beloved friends, parents and grandparents–have shaped who we are and to a large extent who we will become. At a certain point in life, we all realize our parents or grandparents need…
Pain and Suffering Damages If you successfully file a personal injury claim against a negligent party, you may be able to receive repayment for specific amounts of money that you have lost due to medical bills, property repairs, and so on. These are known as “special damages.” Another kind of compensation, known as “general damages”…
Arbitration Agreements are slipped into contracts at Nursing Home and Long Term Care facilities without residents and family realizing the rights they are sacrificing.