On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Placing an elderly loved one in a Florida assisted living facility or nursing home is rarely easy. However, you probably do so while believing that he or she will receive more comprehensive care while living there than you or other friends or family members could...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 28, 2019 | Elder Abuse
Elder abuse takes many forms. In some cases, the elderly suffer from direct physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and much more. At times, actions taken against them can include multiple types of abuse at the same time. That said, studies have found that the...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 27, 2019 | Elder Abuse
Elderly individuals have many struggles. They’re losing their abilities, so they may not remember as well as they used to or could struggle moving from one place to another. Some have chronic diseases or illnesses to manage on top of handling the signs of aging....
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Perhaps you have been looking for an assisted living facility for your mother, and you found one that seems a good fit. You have inquired about staff professionalism and competence to deal with medical issues that might arise, but did you specifically ask how...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 22, 2019 | Elder Neglect
Elder neglect creates a situation where an elderly person is not cared for appropriately. Essentially, their needs are ignored or forgotten about, leaving them to fend for themselves when they may not be capable of doing so. As someone who wants to make sure that your...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 20, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
You likely think of a nursing home as a place that offers a service, similar to a hospital, with a focus on helping people who need it most. You imagine that the staff is inspired by a desire to make other people’s lives better every day. While there is...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 15, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
If you have a loved one who needs help from an assisted-living facility, the last thing you want to find out is that they’ve been a victim of neglect or abuse. When you choose an assisted-living property for your loved one, you assume that the people there will...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 13, 2019 | Elder Abuse
When an elderly person suffers injuries of any kind, it really is more serious than when the same thing happens to a younger person. Even an injury that a young person would think of as relatively minor can have a drastic impact on an elderly person’s life. One...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
It is a sad reality that elder abuse can happen to anyone, including nursing home residents. Everyone hopes that the staff members will provide proper care and keep patients safe. But abuse in these institutions is far too common. The World Health Organization...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Aug 8, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect are two things that you never want to have to deal with. When you entrust your loved one’s care to another party, you expect that they will provide fair services to your loved ones and help when it’s needed. After all,...
