On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jul 2, 2020 | Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect crimes target one of the most fragile and vulnerable groups that make up Florida’s population. As a result, legislators and activists have kept up efforts to prevent these crimes and impose harsh penalties for those who commit them. One such...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jun 12, 2020 | Elder Neglect
Moving your loved one to a nursing home likely means that you expect them to be cared for in many different respects. Not only are they meant to receive medical care, but the community lifestyle should be an aspect of their emotional care as well. However, it’s all...
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. | May 8, 2020 | Elder Neglect
For elderly Americans, falls are one of the greatest risks they face. This is true at home, in nursing homes, in assisted living facilities and anywhere else. It is sometimes harder for younger people to fully grasp the risk here. They can imagine minor injuries from...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | May 4, 2020 | Elder Neglect
It’s a difficult adjustment to trust the care of your loved one to the staff and administrators of an assisted living facility or a nursing home. You need 24-hour care for a loved one living with dementia and other degenerative disorders, care that you can’t give them...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Mar 31, 2020 | Elder Neglect
Nursing homes are environments that have multiple, at-risk individuals who may have compromised immune systems due to age or other pre-existing medical conditions. In other words, nursing homes and similar facilities are a perfect environment for the spread of...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Mar 12, 2020 | Elder Neglect
People with advanced-stage Alzheimer’s disease often can’t take care of even the most basic self-maintenance. For those that need assistance in their feedings, choking risks plus the loss of cognitive function might mean that a patient needs meticulous personalized...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Nov 5, 2019 | Elder Neglect
Pressure sores, which are often known as bedsores, are one potential sign of elder neglect. They happen when an elderly person who cannot move well on their own is left lying in the exact same position for too long. The pressure points against even a soft mattress can...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Nov 1, 2019 | Elder Neglect
One of the side effects of remaining sedentary sitting in a chair or lying in a bed for too long is that patients tend to develop bedsores. Medically, these pressure sores are known as decubitus ulcers. But no matter what you call them, they spell real trouble for...
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...
