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Approximately 1,800 nursing home residents die from falls every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While some falls...
Iowa prosecutors have filed charges against two nurses from a nursing home in Elkader, Iowa, for abuse of a patient that occurred in March....
Nursing home residents often have trouble chewing and swallowing their food, which can lead to choking. This can cause a loss of oxygen to...
A New York Times investigation into federally funded nursing homes found that facilities with frequent violations labeled “special focus facilities” consistently provided poor care...
Unfortunately, neglect in nursing homes is not uncommon. Nursing home neglect occurs when a resident does not receive the level of care that he...
In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, PKSD’s dedicated nursing home abuse attorneys in Milwaukee are helping to raise awareness of the unique...
Nursing homes are obligated to provide residents with adequate care that ensures residents’ needs are met. This includes ensuring that residents are well hydrated...
Bed sores, or pressure sores, are painful pressure ulcers that occur after prolonged periods of inactivity and are often a sign of neglect. Unfortunately,...
In this month’s issue of the PKSD Newsletter, we discuss nursing home abuse and the signs that can help you identify when it has...
PKSD has represented families who have lost loved ones due to unsafe wandering and elopement. Elopement and unsafe wandering in nursing homes and assisted...
An 88-year-old woman was found dead on Saturday after wandering outside of her nursing home in Rice Lake, Wisc. The Rice Lake Police Department was...
A CNN investigation has revealed sexual abuse committed against residents of nursing homes is significantly more common than originally thought. Since 2000, there have...
A Minnesota nursing home has been charged with neglect after a resident died from injuries she sustained after falling onto a concrete sidewalk outside...
When nursing homes do not practice proper sanitation, residents become vulnerable to bacteria and germs that can cause serious health complications and wreak havoc...
Residents of nursing homes are often targeted for abuse and financial fraud. If you have a loved one who is a senior citizen living...
