Confused on the differences between “elder abuse”, “elder neglect”, “nursing home negligence”, and “elder exploitation”? You are not alone. Many times, these words are used interchangeably to define misconduct resulting in physical, emotional, psychological or financial harm to older adults. However, there are subtle differences between abuse, neglect, exploitation and negligence. Our elder abuse attorneys...
Is an 1823 Form Required for Admission into an Assisted Living Facility in Florida?
The 1823 form determines a resident’s appropriateness for assisted living by an outside healthcare provider. These forms are usually created by the patient’s doctor and sent to the assisted living facility. If an 1823 form is not followed correctly, this is grounds for an Assisted Living Negligence Lawsuit. What is an 1823 Form? The 1823...
Nursing Home Nurses Indicted After Video Shows Staff Ignored Dying Resident, Laughed as He Begged for Help
“Shocking Indifference” Towards Resident’s Wellbeing Shown by Nursing Home Staff Former nursing home employees Wanda Nuckles, Mable Turman and Loyce Agyeman were indicted by a grand jury after a hidden nursing home video revealed they blatantly ignored a dying resident as he begged for help in their DeKalb County facility. Background of the Victim James...
8 Ways to Stop Facility-Based Elder Abuse in 2018
8 Ways to Stop the Cycle of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes It is a new year, but we still face the same problems in long term care. America’s population is aging. While our seniors live longer, most require some form of assistance towards the end of their life. Despite the increasing need for senior...
Florida AHCA Employee Sentenced for Leaking Inspection Details to Troubled South Florida Nursing Home
Surprise nursing home inspections work for one reason: they are a surprise to management. Unfortunately, not all Florida nursing homes play by the rules. Sadly, many nursing home administrators and owners actually bribe health inspectors to get an inside tip when AHCA will show up. But those who break the rules eventually get caught, including...
How are Falls Prevented in Assisted Living Facilities?
Preventing Falls in Assisted Living Facilities: Fall Risk Assessments & Legal Rights Falls are one of the most common and preventable injuries in assisted living facilities. For many families, the decision to move a loved one into assisted living is based on the promise of a safer environment. But without proper care, supervision, and regular...
‘Cloak of Privacy’ Keeps Nursing Home Abuse Under the Radar
Nursing Home Insiders Rarely Report Nursing Home Abuse… And That Needs to Change Updated 5-10-2019 A CBC News investigation revealed 12 allegations of physical and verbal nursing home abuse in New Brunswick facilities in 2015. In the aftermath, investigations were performed with details noted. However, when these investigations were subsequently requested, nursing home staff heavily...
$5 Million Whistleblower Qui Tam Nursing Home Settlement
Health Service Management Inc. has agreed to a $5,000,000 settlement with the US government in a nursing home whistleblower lawsuit. $1 million is being awarded to the brave nursing home employee who exposed the problems inside the facility. HSM settled the case involving allegations that the nursing home billed Medicare and Medicaid for worthless and...
Elder Abuse Statistics
Elder Abuse Statistics Indicate an Alarming Trend As America’s Population Ages, Elder Abuse is a Growing Problem Despite growing awareness, elder abuse incidents continue to increase. 2017 had the highest reported incidents of elder abuse in U.S. history, with elder abuse statistics confirming that 1 in 3 nursing home residents personally witnessed abuse in the...
Miami Nursing Home Abuse Case Against Philip Esformes and Golden Glades Rehab
The Miami nursing home abuse lawyers at Senior Justice are pursuing justice for Adrian Galette. Mr. Galette, a nursing home resident, suffered from cognitive disabilities and was wheelchair-bound. He could not walk at all. After days of left leg swelling and pain, nurses at Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation finally sent Mr. Galette to Aventura...
