On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Mar 2, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Assisted living facilities are there to make sure people who need help with their own care can get it. The majority of nursing homes employ sufficient numbers of professional clinical staff to provide a good quality of care, but the workload can be enough to push...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Feb 13, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
People are reaching advanced age at a rate never seen before in history. This is an excellent addition to the quality of life that many Americans can expect, although it requires new standards of care for many of our elder citizens. Nursing homes and other residential...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Feb 2, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Assisted living is a big business in Florida. The Sunshine State has the highest average population and the largest number of senior citizens in the country, and many of our elder family and friends need a little extra help keeping their lives safe and happy. Although...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jan 18, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
The age group of Americans above the age of 65 is growing, and the need for health care for senior citizens is growing with it. Most aging people need assistance with taking care of their needs at some point, and assisted-living facilities are one of the easiest ways...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Jan 10, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities often include clauses in residential contracts that prevent patients and their families from suing them for neglect, either outright or by forcing arbitration. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services introduced a new...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Dec 4, 2017 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect are chronic problems among those who care for our country’s senior citizens as they require more support for their health and lifestyle. Although occurrences may be rare, exact figures are difficult to get due to the lack of reporting....
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Nov 24, 2017 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Florida has an ever-growing population of senior citizens, as elderly Americans and Canadians discover the warm climate and pleasant surroundings. Thousands of Floridians over the age of 65 rely on assistance to keep up their health care and safety. There are few...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Oct 25, 2017 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Millions of Americans rely on nursing homes and their caregivers to ensure the safety and health of our elderly friends and relatives. This is certainly true in Florida, home to millions of senior citizens who often require specialized medication and care to reduce...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Sep 19, 2017 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
Caring for seniors can be a complicated and difficult process. Many adult children and families rely on nursing homes to provide predictable and professional care for elders once they are less able to take care of themselves. It is rare but possible that nursing home...
On behalf of Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A. | Sep 12, 2017 | Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Neglect
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you are entrusting care to the staff. However, what do you do when you notice neglect or nursing home abuse? Thankfully, it is possible to hold the facility accountable through a nursing home abuse claim. Before...
