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Nursing Home Abuse in AZ is a Big Problem

According to a data report analyzed by Arizona Sonora News, incidents of nursing home abuse at Medicare-approved nursing homes in Arizona are on the rise, with half of the incidents causing immediate danger to patient care. The data report included roughly three years of state inspection details from 147 nursing facilities that...

Up to one in six nursing home residents could suffer abuse or neglect this year. That is why it is so important for families to do their research when selecting a residential care facility for an elderly loved one. Once you select a facility, you need to know the signs...

How to Prevent Fall Risks in Nursing Homes

Falls are the leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older. The death rate for seniors has increased by 30 percent between 2007 and 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Every year, three million older people are treated in emergency rooms for fall...

How to Reduce Nursing Home Choking Accidents

Choking hazards in nursing homes can affect loved ones when the staff has inadequate training and is unaware of how to prevent these situations from occurring. Through proper training, it is possible to protect the safety of loved ones and minimize the potential risk for injury. If your loved one...

Nursing homes are charged with caring for elderly patients when their families are not able to. However, when a nursing home fails to protect its residents due to negligence or an abusive staff member, it may be held liable for the victim's injures. Nursing home abuse can take many forms,...

Nursing homes are increasingly becoming understaffed as a result of budget costs, a high turnover rate due to stress and a lack of competent, certified staff members to do the work. Patients are not receiving the quality care and treatment they rightfully deserve. Understaffing is a dangerous problem which can...

Nursing home residents depend on staff members and caregivers to help them daily tasks, which makes them highly susceptible to abuse and neglect. If your loved one is currently residing in a nursing home, you should know how to report abuse or neglect if it occurs. The Phillips Law Group's...

Nursing home residents are guaranteed certain rights that protect and preserve their individual identity and dignity, while also ensuring they receive high quality care and treatment. The Phillip's Law Group's trusted nursing home abuse attorneys in Phoenix want nursing home residents to be aware of the rights and protections extended...

Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Occurs Frequently in U.S.

A CNN investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against residents of nursing homes revealed that the problem is far more prevalent than originally thought. More than 16,000 claims of sexual abuse against residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the U.S. have been alleged since 2000, according to...

Falls Are Main Cause of Senior Injury, Death, CDC Says

In conjunction with the 9th Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released findings from its latest study, revealing that falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults age 65 and older. The CDC found that in 2014, senior Americans...