On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Nov 11, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
Taking care of the elderly is not an easy task. It is demanding, both physically and emotionally. It’s not something that anyone should take lightly. In fact, many experts note that it can be stressful and frustrating. Stress, in particular, can often lead to...
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 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. | Sep 24, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
Elderly individuals don’t always have the ability to speak out when they’ve become victims of abuse. Even in an assisted-living situation, it may be hard for them to contact loved ones to seek support. There are many reasons why the elderly may not report...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Sep 11, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
In an assisted-living facility, the idea is that the elderly don’t need as much help as if they were in a nursing home. They retain some of their independence, but they’re still monitored by people who can help them when needed. The trouble with...
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 1, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
In an assisted-living facility, most residents won’t need as much help as elders in nursing homes or similar medical facilities. Most assisted-living facility residents can do some tasks on their own, but they may need help with others. For example, your mom or...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jul 16, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
You want to know when to move your loved one into an assisted living center. You don’t want to do it too early, taking away some of the freedom they enjoy before it’s necessary. At the same time, you don’t want to wait too long, potentially putting...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jun 21, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
It’s devastating to find out that someone you love has been taken advantage of. It’s worse when they’ve been hurt by the very people who were supposed to protect them. Sadly, that happens often in cases of nursing home abuse. One of the things you...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jun 4, 2019 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
When we think about age discrimination and ageism, we often equate it with the workplace. It’s the older worker who gets fired right before retirement to make room for the younger, cheaper worker. It’s the person in their 50s or 60s who can’t get a...
