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Many elderly residents of short and long term care facilities face abuse and neglect from the people who are supposed to be looking after them. This section explains how to recognize and address the symptoms of abuse and neglect, as well as financial abuses, and provides information on the federal Nursing Home Reform Act, applicable state laws and how and when legal action against elder care facilities might be necessary.
Elder Abuse—What to do if You Suspect Someone You Know is Being Abused
Every year, thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, in nursing homes and in other facilities responsible for their care. This article discusses the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who you suspect is being mistreated.
Qualifying for Government Assistance for Nursing Home Care
Government assistance for nursing home care, usually referred to as Medicaid in most states, or Medi-Cal in California, is a combination of state and federal aid provided to qualified state residents. This article explores the spend-down rules for Medicaid or Medi-Cal as it is called in California.
On what legal grounds could I file a lawsuit against a nursing home?
You can sue on a number of legal grounds, such as assault, personal injury, pain and suffering, mental anguish, neglect, failure to provide adequate care, breach of contract, fraud, financial ...
What is elder law?
Elder Law is a relatively new specialized field of law that deals with the issues faced by the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, the elderly. This area of ...
How do you prove a nursing home gave bad care?
While many defendants try to deny liability for their actions, or blame the other party, this is particularly likely when an injury occurs in a nursing home. It is very ...
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse may be domestic or institutional. Domestic elder abuse refers to maltreatment of an older person residing in his/her own home or the home of a caregiver. Institutional abuse ...
My dad fell in a nursing home and was seriously injured. Might he have a case?
That largely will depend on whether the fall was an unavoidable, isolated incident, or was the result of a failure of the nursing home to comply with legally required levels ...
Is there any government regulation of nursing homes?
With the media assault on nursing homes and oft-told tales of patient neglect, nursing homes became subject to stringent federal standards with the passage of the Nursing Home Reform Act ...
What are the remedies if a nursing home patient is being neglected?
There is a slew of playing fields where grievances and complaints can be voiced. First and foremost, make yourself heard by speaking directly with the nursing home management itself. Each ...
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