On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 28, 2020 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect, Elder Neglect
Many of our elderly loved ones rely on medication to treat chronic illnesses, maintain healthy blood pressure, uphold their mental health and prevent other health concerns. However, if that medication is not administered properly, their health can suffer. As the New...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Apr 24, 2020 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
When a parent moves in to a nursing home, it can be unnerving. Are they being cared for properly? Is their medicine being administered at the right time each day? Are they personal-care needs being met? Nothing is more important to us than to know Mom or Dad is OK...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Mar 12, 2020 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
Ever since the Covid-19 virus went pandemic, governments and private companies alike have been struggling with how to minimize the risks people face from the disease. In particular, there’s a lot of focus on trying to protect particularly vulnerable populations, like...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Mar 3, 2020 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
The number of senior citizens who are moving into nursing homes is increasing. While this is good news for these facilities, it brings up an important question. How will the increase in occupancy impact the safety of the residents? There are many aspects to this...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Feb 17, 2020 | Assisted Living Facility Abuse And Neglect
Staff members at a nursing home or assisted living facility have the knowledge and training to give your loved one the care and attention they need on a daily basis. However, a serious problem in the staffing department may serve as an underlying cause for nursing...
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...
