On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Dec 27, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse
It is vital for senior citizens living in assisted-living facilities, as well as their families and friends, to avoid or report incidents of elder abuse perpetrated by the management or staff of those facilities. Unfortunately, the isolation of nursing home life can...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Dec 22, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse
It is inevitable that people become more concerned with physical health as they age. The human body is a temple, which occasionally needs extra scaffolding as it enters the golden years. This is why many elderly people and their families opt to involve professional...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Dec 14, 2017 | Nursing Homes
Shopping around for nursing homes can be a stressful time. You already know that many elderly people in Florida and elsewhere are victims of physical and emotional abuse by their caregivers. How do you know that the nursing home you are considering is one you can...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Dec 11, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse
Senior citizens unable to care for their own needs in the same way as other adults often consider nursing homes as a way to improve their standard of living. Elders in these facilities have several enumerated and implied rights to the best care possible. Although...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Dec 6, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes are integral parts of health care for senior citizens who are unable to fully care for themselves, as their families often have employment and lifestyles that keep them from taking on full responsibility. It is a serious and harmful breach of trust if...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Dec 4, 2017 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect are chronic problems among those who care for our country’s senior citizens as they require more support for their health and lifestyle. Although occurrences may be rare, exact figures are difficult to get due to the lack of reporting....
