Can You Use A Camera In Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Room?
If you have made the choice to put your loved one in a nursing home so they can receive the care that they need, we understand how difficult this decision was. You should be able to count on nursing home staff members to treat your loved ones with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse
CONTINUE READINGElder Abuse on the Streets of Oxnard
Oxnard residents were on high alert recently when reports surfaced of a man randomly attacking senior citizens on city streets. Fortunately, the senior citizens survived the attacks, but as Oxnard elder abuse attorneys know, senior citizens are much more vulnerable when it comes to injuries and abuse than younger, healthy adults. Random attacks on Oxnard
CONTINUE READINGElder Abuse In Nursing Homes Is Common In California
There could be nothing worse than finding out that an elderly member of your family is being abused by people you have entrusted with their care. Unfortunately, we know that elder abuse at nursing homes and other assisted living facilities is more common than many people think. At the Law Offices of J. Jeffrey Herman,
CONTINUE READINGElder Abuse At Nursing Homes Needs To End
When you are faced with the tough choice to put your loved one into a nursing home, we know that it is not a decision you take lightly. Often, it is necessary because the needs of the people we love become more than we are able to handle on our own. Searching for a great
CONTINUE READINGThe Reality Of Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes
Today we want to talk about something that, quite frankly, do not get talked about enough – elder abuse. Specifically, we want to talk about abuse in nursing homes. It is a reality that many people have to face difficult decisions when it comes to elderly family members. While nobody wants to put their loved
CONTINUE READING(Dis)Respecting the Elderly
Growing up we were always told to respect those who were older than us. We are fed these narratives of happy families with grandparents who live close or near to their children and grandchildren. Yet, when we think about our own experiences or those around us, we see that this isn’t always the truth. We
CONTINUE READINGNew Changes to Residency Requirements for California Veterans Homes
CalVet is currently updating the rules associated with admissions at California Veteran Homes. They will be updating their eight facilities in California. CalVet meets the housing needs of over 2,200 veterans in Ventura County and nearby cities as well as their spouses or domestic partners. Military widows and widowers may also qualify to receive these
CONTINUE READINGShocking Truth About Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes During the Holidays (Make Your Loved Ones Are Safe!)
I’m sure your Christmas checklist is long already – and you’re probably busy with your holiday preparations, but add this to your Christmas checklist: “Visit my mom/dad, grandma/grandpa in a nursing home.” By doing so, you can protect your loved one from elder abuse, which is usually on the rise during the holiday season. Our
CONTINUE READINGCalifornia Nursing Home Fined $100, 000 after Death of Resident
A nursing home in California was recently fined $100K by the state after officials discovered the death of the resident was partly caused by the facility’s negligence. The resident was suffering from Alzheimer’s, a disease that affects brain function, including memory loss. Apparently, the resident was walking around unsupervised causing him to fall several times.
CONTINUE READINGProtecting seniors with dementia
Seniors with dementia are more vulnerable to elder abuse. They are easy targets since some things they say might not be believed due to their condition. Dementia can make the individual more forgetful. In order to protect a loved one suffering from this condition, you must learn to spot the warning signs and contact an
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