Signs of Elder Abuse: What to Look For Detecting the signs of elder abuse is important. In 2024, elder abuse remains a serious public health concern that impacts millions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), during the last year, approximately 1 in 6 individuals over 60 years of age were victims of elder abuse…
Protecting Older People from Malpractice in Nursing Homes Recognizing the Dangers of Medical Mistakes in Elder Care The issue of errors in nursing facilities is a significant concern for many older residents in the Bakersfield area, encompassing Kern County communities like Shafter, Delano, Arvin, Tehachapi, and Wasco. Safeguarding the health and happiness of your relatives…
What to Expect When Filing Personal Injury Claims If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may have injuries and property damage to deal with. Personal injury claims may be the last thing on your mind at the time, but it isn’t something that should be put off for very long. If you’ve…
Has COVID-19 Increased the Risk of Elder Abuse? Elder abuse was a serious public health problem well before COVID-19 hit the United States; however, the outbreak has only intensified the risk for seniors. With many states still maintaining social distancing and other limitations, much of the elderly population has had to face the ongoing pandemic…
Common Signs of Bad Nursing Homes When you make the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, you put a lot of trust in the facility and its caregivers. You expect them to treat your loved one with the care, respect, and dignity they deserve at this stage of their life. Unfortunately,…
Proving Fault in Nursing Home Neglect Cases Nursing home injuries are often the result of neglect by one or more caregivers in the facility. If your loved one received an injury in a nursing home, contacting a lawyer is a great first step to stopping the abuse and holding the caregiver responsible for their negligence….
