On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 30, 2019 | Elder Abuse
The odds of elder abuse in Florida keep going up, if only for the reason that the elderly population is growing. Florida is a very popular destination for the elderly, and many of them need — or will need — care and assistance of one sort or another. These...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 25, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
You were surprised when your mom called you from the assisted living facility. You live far enough away that you don’t visit often, but she normally waited for you to call. You had a regular schedule of calls that you placed to make sure she heard from you and...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 22, 2019 | Elder Abuse
When people talk about elder abuse, they often talk about it with a tone toward sympathy. They feel bad for those being abused and want to make it right. It’s not that this is the wrong approach, necessarily, but experts suggest that it goes further than that....
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Department of Veteran Affairs whistleblower whose mother is in a Florida nursing home has firsthand knowledge of elderly abuse in such a facility. The facility has a five-star rating, but at least one resident suffered the kind of neglect that should never happen....
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 18, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Nursing home abuse is something that you could never expect in a nursing home. After all, this is a facility designed to protect and care for the elderly, so it doesn’t make sense for people to be in danger there. Sadly, not all nursing homes are up to the task...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 16, 2019 | Elder Abuse
Elder abuse takes many forms. Some abuse is physical, while other instances of abuse are verbal. Traditionally, many people have brushed off verbal abuse as being less important than physical abuse. However, studies of the human brain have shown that they’re...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
When it became clear that your father was dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, you chose a facility near your home for his care. He has been a resident there for six months. In the beginning, he seemed content and was doing as well as expected. Lately, however, you...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 13, 2019 | Elder Neglect
Neglect is a kind of mistreatment that elders may struggle with as they grow older and rely more on others. There are several kinds of neglect that could affect an elderly person. Some kinds of neglect that may impact an elder include: Emotional neglect Abandonment...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 8, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
An assisted living center provides a different type of care than a nursing home. It focuses on giving each resident the exact type of help they need. Often, these are people who are still in relatively good health, but who simply do not feel it is safe or practical to...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 3, 2019 | Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is something that shouldn’t happen, regardless of the situation the elder is in. Whether they’re being cared for by an in-home aide or are in a nursing home, they deserve to be respected and to receive appropriate care. Unfortunately, elder...
