Lawyer Central Legal Blog - Nursing Home Abuse

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Offers Information for Nursing Home Abuse Victims

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:23:00 -0500

The Shepard Law Firm of Boston, Massachusetts, led by Boston personal injury lawyer Michael Shepard, has updated its website to include resources for nursing home abuse victims. This newly added information will also be helpful for family members of nursing home residents who suspect abuse or neglect is taking place and are concerned about their loved one's wellbeing. Increased life expectancies in today's society have led to higher numbers of nursing home residents in Massachusetts and throughout the country. However, when elder care facilities and nursing homes fail to provide the level of care and services that their residents need and deserve, nursing home abuse and neglect can have tragic results. Nursing home abuse can take the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse. The Shepard Law Firm offers information about signs of nursing home neglect so that family members and friends of nursing home residents can detect if a loved one is suffering. Information about injuries and conditions that can result from nursing home abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse, as well as lawsuits against nursing homes, is also available. Legal help and guidance from an experienced Massachusetts personal injury lawyer are often required in order for victims of nursing home negligence to receive fair compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. It is important to take action in a timely manner because all nursing home cases in Massachusetts are governed by a statute of limitations that limits the time period in which you can file a claim. If you or a loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect in Massachusetts, visit www.ShepardLawFirm.com today and complete the free case evaluation form to receive a free consultation from the Shepard Law Firm. The Boston personal injury attorneys at the Shepard Law Firm are experienced in handling nursing home abuse cases throughout the state Massachusetts. They will fight for the rights of you and your family and help you get the justice you deserve. About the Shepard Law Firm Michael Shepard, the founder of the Shepard Law Firm, is a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer who has been practicing law for more than a decade. He has a proven track record of success in defending the public. From the beginning, he built the firm and his personal practice around three ideals; care for clients must be comprehensive, compassionate, and dedicated. These ideals are the basis of his success in the legal field. Visit the Shepard Law Firm for a free case evaluation and information about your legal rights.

Nursing Home News Center Provided by IQ Nursing Homes

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:07:00 -0500

IQ Nursing Homes is now providing a Nursing Home News Center, with breaking nursing home news stories from around the country updated daily. Visitors to the Nursing Home News Center can stay on top of breaking developments and research recent newsworthy occurrences at nursing homes in their area. The IQ Nursing Homes website has been created with the goal of providing a comprehensive source of nursing home information, and this recent update marks another step in our progress toward achieving this goal. The Nursing Home News Center now joins IQ Nursing Homes' complete nursing home resources, which cover a wide range of nursing home topics. In addition to reviewing the latest news stories, site visitors also can browse guides to selecting a nursing home, nursing home abuse, nursing home neglect, and elder abuse. Listings and contact information for state ombudsmen, who act as advocates for residents of nursing homes, are also featured on the site. Information about the rights of nursing home residents and links to additional federal and state resources provide additional key resources. In addition, IQ Nursing Homes offers a national nursing home directory and a national database of nursing home deficiencies and inspection rankings for individuals who are in the process of finding the right nursing home for themselves or a loved one. Searches can be narrowed by state, county, facility name, category (Medicare, Medicaid, or both), ownership type (for profit, government, non profit) and location within a hospital. Careful research is imperative to ensure that the nursing home you select is reputable, safe, and provides quality care. Visit IQ Nursing Homes to view the Nursing Home News Center and review the additional resources available for nursing home residents and their families. If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from abuse or neglect, taking action could save a life. IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home abuse claim evaluation, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed neglect can report it anonymously. About IQ Nursing Homes IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding negligent staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow neglect to occur, this pattern of nursing home neglect can be put to an end.

Nursing Home Abuse Information Center Provided by Morgan & Morgan

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:17:00 -0500

ForThePeople.com, the website for national plaintiff's law firm Morgan & Morgan, is now offering a Nursing Home Abuse Information Center. Although many Americans are unaware of it, nursing home abuse and neglect are serious problems throughout the country. ForThePeople.com provides information for nursing home residents, family members, and those in the process of choosing a nursing home about these issues, as well as the legal rights of victims. Site visitors can educate themselves on the topic of nursing home abuse by reviewing the numerous articles and resources that are available on ForThePeople.com. Information about the types of nursing home abuse, statistics indicating the prevalence of elder abuse in the United States, an overview of elder abuse, symptoms of abuse, and more are featured on the Nursing Home Abuse Information Center webpage. A guide to determining a nursing home facility's risk factors for abuse, such as staff shortages, is also available, along with articles on reporting nursing home abuse, signs of nursing home neglect and abuse, a checklist for choosing a nursing home, and a quick guide to nursing homes. Visitors to the Nursing Home Abuse Information Center can review the results of recent nursing home abuse and neglect cases to learn about the outcomes of nursing home cases handled by Morgan & Morgan nursing home abuse attorneys. Additional links to helpful sites, such as the Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home Guide and the National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, are also available on the site for those who want to further explore these topics. Visit the Nursing Home Abuse Information Center to learn more about nursing home abuse and neglect. If you or a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse or neglect, fill out the free case evaluation form on the right side of the page. Morgan & Morgan's nursing home attorneys are experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated to holding nursing homes accountable for the harm they cause to the elderly and their families. About Morgan & Morgan Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest Personal Injury law firms in the country with offices nationwide. The firm handles nursing home abuse cases, personal injury cases, and medical malpractice cases, as well as claims against drug and medical device manufacturers. Visit ForThePeople.com for a free case evaluation and information about your legal rights.

New Nursing Home Care Resources Provided by IQ Nursing Homes

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:59:00 -0500

IQ Nursing Homes has recently expanded its Nursing Home Resources to include comprehensive information about entering a nursing home, care plans in nursing homes, nursing home resident rights, and state ombudsman contacts. The IQ Nursing Homes website has been created with the goal of providing a comprehensive source of nursing home information, and this recent update marks another step in our progress toward achieving this goal. These new additions are designed to help answer common questions faced by nursing home residents and their families. The information about entering a nursing home will help prepare new nursing home residents for this transition in order to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. The section on nursing home resident rights outlines the rights and freedoms of residents that are protected by federal law. These rights fall into three categories (medical, financial, and privacy) and include the right to see a primary physician, the right to handle money, and the right to send and receive mail. The nursing home care plan section explains the elements of a care plan, such as specialized diet, health goals, and personal services and equipment needed by the resident. The role of family members in the development of the care plan is also discussed. The ombudsman contacts by state provides the name and contact information for each state's ombudsman, who acts as an advocate for residents of nursing homes. They can provide information about how to find a facility and assist you with complaints. In addition to these recent additions, the IQ Nursing Homes Resource Center also features a national nursing home directory, a guide to choosing the right nursing home, nursing home safety information, a database of nursing home and elder care facility deficiency and inspection rankings, a nursing home news center, and more. Visit IQ Nursing Homes to review these new resources. You can also find information about signs of elder abuse and nursing home neglect on this site. If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from abuse or neglect, IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home abuse claim form, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed neglect can report it anonymously. Taking action could save a life. About IQ Nursing Homes IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding negligent staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow neglect to occur, this pattern of nursing home neglect can be put to an end.

National Nursing Home Directory Offered by IQ Nursing Homes

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:05:00 -0500

IQ Nursing Homes now offers a national nursing home directory for those who are seeking an elder care facility for themselves or an elderly loved one. Nursing homes can be great places for aging parents and loved ones who require constant supervised care. In these environments, seniors are surrounded by trained nurses and doctors who are qualified to care for them and enhance their quality of life every day. The IQ Nursing Homes National Nursing Home Directory includes over 15,000 nursing homes and elder care facilities throughout the United States. Visitors can select their state, and then narrow the search results by choosing a county, category (Medicare or Medicaid participation), ownership type, and whether the facility is located within a hospital. Those who want to search for information on a particular nursing home can simply type in the name of that facility. Each nursing home directory listing includes the address and phone number of the facility, the number of beds in the facility, total number of residents, sprinkler status, and type of counseling available. Each directory listing also includes deficiencies that have been reported for that facility in any one of the 28 deficiency categories, including mistreatment, resident rights, quality care, and building construction. The data in these reports is obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS conducts nursing home inspections in order to determine whether facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards. Careful research is imperative to ensure that the nursing home to which you entrust your loved one's care is reputable and safe. Visit IQ Nursing Homes to review the national nursing home directory. You can also find up-to-date nursing home news and information about signs of elder abuse and nursing home neglect on this site. IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home abuse claim form, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed neglect can report it anonymously. About IQ Nursing Homes
IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding negligent staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow neglect to occur, this pattern of nursing home neglect can be put to an end.

New Nursing Home Neglect Information Offered by IQ Nursing Homes

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:36:00 -0500

IQ Nursing Homes has recently expanded the nursing home neglect section of its website to include new information about common signs and symptoms of neglect. This resource is designed to provide a more comprehensive explanation of the issue of nursing home neglect, so that friends and family members of nursing home residents can be watchful for quality care issues and protect their loved ones from needless suffering. Nursing home neglect is characterized by the failure of nursing home staff to provide proper basic care for residents. It occurs in nursing homes throughout the United States and its negative effects on the elderly can result in serious health issues. In some cases, it may lead to outright elder abuse. One of the most common causes of nursing home neglect is the understaffing of nursing home facilities, which leaves workers unable to properly care for all residents. Similarly, nursing homes may hire unqualified workers, or fail to train their employees, which can lead to instances of elder neglect due to the staff's ignorance of proper care procedures. If a nursing home is putting profits ahead of the care of its residents, the result is often the neglect of the elderly persons in its care. IQ Nursing Homes now offers detailed information about nursing home neglect warning signs, including bed sores, unsanitary environment, and poor grooming or hygiene. If your loved one is suffering from frequent falls, persisting infections, or recurring illnesses while in the care of a nursing home, you can find out how these problems may relate to a greater issue of nursing home neglect. Information about wandering and elopement, which occur when inattentive staff members fail to notice that a disoriented resident leaves the nursing home or wanders around the nursing home unattended, is also featured. In order to protect your loved one from the serious consequences of nursing home neglect, it is important to educate yourself on these topics and carefully watch for any potential warning signs. Visit IQ Nursing Homes to learn more about nursing home neglect and how to protect your elderly loved ones. You can also find a national nursing home directory, a database of nursing home and elder care facility deficiency and inspection rankings, up-to-date nursing home news, and a guide to choosing the right nursing home. IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home neglect claim form, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed abuse or neglect can report it anonymously. About IQ Nursing Homes IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home neglect lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding negligent staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow neglect to occur, this pattern of nursing home neglect can be put to an end.

Choosing a Nursing Home: 3 Steps to Finding the Right Facility for Your Loved One

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:30:00 -0500

Choosing a nursing home is an important decision, and it is vital to ensure that the facility you select will provide the highest quality of care for your loved one. There are three main steps you can take to find the nursing home that offers the services, environment, and lifestyle options that best suit your loved one's needs and preferences. Planning ahead, taking the time to analyze your options, and carefully researching several facilities before making a decision will help to ensure that the nursing home you choose will help your loved one maintain their health, happiness, and dignity. Review the steps listed below as you begin this critical decision making process. Step 1: Find nursing home facilities in your area.

Ask people you trust, like your doctor, family members, friends, neighbors, and clergy if they have had positive experience with a particular nursing home. Keep a list of the names of these facilities and look up contact information for each using the phone book or internet.
Call your Area Agency on Aging (AoA). This telephone number should be listed in your local telephone directory or you can find it online by visiting www.aoa.gov. The local AoA can provide information about nursing homes in your area.
Call the Medicare Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 for information about nursing homes in your area.

Step 2: Find out how nursing homes compare in quality.

Nursing homes are certified to make sure they meet certain Federal health and safety requirements. To find out how nursing homes compare in quality in your area, look at www.medicare.gov on the web. Select "Nursing Home Compare." You can compare the State inspection reports of the nursing homes in your area and look at other information, like resident characteristics and staffing levels.
Ask friends and other trusted community members if they are or were satisfied with the quality of care.
Call the local office of consumer affairs for your state. Ask if they have information on the quality of nursing homes. Look in the blue pages of your telephone book for their telephone number.
Call your state's health department. Ask if they have information on the quality of nursing homes. This phone number will also be listed in the blue pages of your phone book.

Step 3: Visit the nursing homes you are interested in.

Before you make a decision, visit the nursing homes you are interested in. This will give you the chance to see the residents, staff, and facility. It also allows you to talk with nursing home staff, with the people who live and get care at the nursing home and their family members. Be sure to call the nursing home office and make an appointment to tour the nursing home before you visit.
Ask about the types of services and activities the nursing home provides for residents.
Ask about the cost and fees for care. Find out if there is an extra charge for any special medical needs your loved one may have.
Ask to see a copy of the most recent inspection report for the facility. Ask if the deficiencies noted have been corrected.
Revisit the nursing home a second time, on a different day and at a different time of the day than when you first visited. Staffing can be different at different times of the day, and on weekends.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Find out if the nursing home is Medicare/Medicaid certified, if there is a waiting list, and what their visiting policies are.

Potential nursing home residents should be involved in the decision-making process if possible. However, cognitive ability, emotional issues, current state of mind, and physical status may limit a senior's ability be an active part of the nursing home selection process. It is important to be honest, forthright and supportive with your loved one during this time. Don't forget to keep visiting once your loved one has been admitted in order to ensure that he or she is handling the transition smoothly and that the care is of the quality that you expected. Author Bio
Liz Ryan is a Writing and Content Specialist for IQ Nursing Homes. Visit IQ Nursing Home's Nursing Home Resources and review our national nursing home directory to find local nursing homes in your area.

Nursing Home Abuse Resources Updated by IQ Nursing Homes

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:21:00 -0500

IQ Nursing Homes has recently updated the nursing home abuse information available on its website. This resource is designed to provide a more comprehensive explanation about the types of elder abuse, so that friends and family members of nursing home residents can educate themselves and act as advocates to protect the elderly. Though many are not aware or find it hard to believe, nursing home abuse is a tragically common occurrence in nursing home facilities throughout the country. The harmful results of nursing home abuse can range from discomfort, to serious injury, and even wrongful death. Elderly residents are often victimized because they are physically or mentally unable to communicate that they are suffering from abuse. Understaffed facilities or insufficiently trained employees can also contribute to elder abuse cases. Abuse is often difficult to detect, and may be missed if a loving family member is not watching out for their elder relative. IQ Nursing Homes now offers an updated overview of emotional nursing home abuse, physical nursing home abuse, and sexual nursing home abuse, as well as detailed information about the signs and symptoms of each type of abuse. For example, after reading a summary of emotional abuse, site visitors can learn about the warning signs that a nursing home resident who is suffering may exhibit, such as mood swings and strange behaviors. Education and awareness are the best tools to defend against nursing home abuse, and anyone who is concerned about the possibility of abuse should consider reviewing these resources. Visit IQ Nursing Homes to learn more about nursing home abuse and how to protect your elderly loved ones. You can also find a national nursing home directory, a database of nursing home and elder care facility deficiency and inspection rankings, up-to-date nursing home news, and a guide to choosing the right nursing home. IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home abuse claim form, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed abuse can report it anonymously. About IQ Nursing Homes IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home abuse lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding negligent staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow abuse to occur, this pattern of nursing home abuse can be put to an end.

IQ Nursing Homes Offers Information for Nursing Home Neglect Victims

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:50:00 -0500

IQ Nursing Homes has announced that its website will offer informational resources for victims of nursing home neglect, concerned family members, and nursing home staff members. Nursing home neglect is the failure of a nursing home to provide the basic care for residents. Basic care includes providing adequate food, water, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene assistance, and medicine, as well as ensuring the personal safety of the residents. Nursing home negligence and neglect can take many forms, and elderly victims of neglect may be physically or mentally unable to report the problem. It is important for friends and family members of nursing home residents, as well as nursing home employees, to be aware of the symptoms of nursing home neglect so that the legal rights of nursing home residents can be protected. Signs of nursing home neglect include rapid weight loss due to malnutrition or dehydration; poor grooming and hygiene; soiled clothing or bed sheets; unsanitary conditions in the resident's room or bathroom; improper medication or dosage; frequent falls due to lack of supervision or appropriate safety devices, such as bed railings; persisting viruses and/or infections; and wandering, which occurs when inattentive staff members fail to notice that a disoriented patient has wandered off the premises. Inadequate staffing or poorly trained staff members are two primary causes of nursing home neglect. One of the most common results of nursing home neglect is a bed sore injury, also known as a decubitus ulcer or pressure sore. Bed sores are caused by constant pressure on an area of skin. Poor nutrition, dehydration, failure to move patients regularly, failure to keep incontinent patients clean, and failure to treat bed sores in their early stages are among the factors that contribute to the development of serious bed sore infections. If left untreated, bed sore infections can advance and eat through to the bone, leading to agonizing pain, infection, amputation, even death. The damaging results of nursing home neglect can range from discomfort to serious personal injury and wrongful death. Visit http://www.iqnursinghomes.com to learn more about signs of nursing home neglect and the proper steps to take if nursing home neglect is suspected. IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home neglect case evaluation form on their site, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home neglect attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed neglect can report it anonymously. IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding negligent staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow neglect to occur, this pattern of nursing home neglect can be put to an end.

Guidelines for Detecting Emotional Nursing Home Abuse

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:57:00 -0500

Emotional nursing home abuse, also known as mental or psychological abuse, is a major cause for concern because it is difficult to detect and can leave residents mentally disturbed. Victims of emotional nursing home abuse may be reluctant to report the emotional abuse they are experiencing out of fear that the abuse will worsen. Nursing home residents have a right to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. Unfortunately, these rights are violated when nursing home employees emotionally abuse residents. Emotional nursing home abuse can take the form of any act that results in suffering, anguish, emotional distress, or psychological disturbances in residents. When nursing home employees engage in verbally and emotionally abusive behavior, such as humiliation, harassment, threats, deprivation, intimidation, manipulation, and degradation, nursing home residents suffer greatly. Involuntary isolation and unwarranted restriction of activities also can also qualify as emotional abuse. Although the signs of emotional nursing home abuse may be less obvious then those of physical abuse, there are still some symptoms that family members and friends of nursing home victims should be aware of. Victims of emotional nursing home abuse may show signs of depression, anxiety, disorientation, constant agitation, sudden dementia, and confusion. Bouts of insomnia, mood swings, and low self-esteem may also serve as indicators of emotional abuse. Unusual behaviors (such as rocking, sucking, or biting) or a sudden shift to a non-communicative, withdrawn demeanor are additional signs of emotional abuse in nursing home residents. Emotional nursing home abuse may occur as a result of a number of factors. A nursing home's failure to conduct thorough background investigations on staff members may allow an individual with a history of mental abuse to become an employee of the facility and victimize the residents. When nursing home staff members are improperly supervised or insufficiently trained, there is a higher potential for nursing home abuse to occur. If a nursing home is understaffed, the existing employees will be put under an increased amount of pressure and may take out their frustration and stress on the residents by emotionally abusing them. Visit http://www.iqnursinghomes.com to learn more about signs of emotional nursing home abuse and the proper steps to take if nursing home abuse is suspected. View nursing home deficiency ratings to find the safest nursing home in your state. IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home abuse case evaluation form on their site, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed abuse can report it anonymously. IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home abuse lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding abusive staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow abuse to occur, the pattern of nursing home abuse can be put to an end.

Invisible Abuse: Financial Exploitation and Senior Citizens

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:14:00 -0500

Financial abuse and material exploitation of the elderly may not cause physical injuries or leave scars, but it can have devastating effects and ruin the lives of victims. An elder's entire life savings can disappear, leaving the victim unable to provide for his or her own needs and causing harmful stress and agitation. Financial elder abuse and material exploitation occur when an abuser uses an elder's money or assets in a manner contrary to elder's wishes, needs, or best interests, or for the abuser's personal gain. Oftentimes, elderly victims are exploited because of vulnerabilities associated with advanced age, such as impaired mental capacity. Abusers can be caregivers in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, professionals hired by the elder (such as accountants), strangers, or family members. Financial elder abuse can take many forms. The abuser may steal money or items from the elder's bank account or home, sell or transfer property against the elder's wishes, use the elder's credit cards for unauthorized purchases, use the elder's name to open new credit accounts, or create or change a living trust or will for the abuser's benefit. Financial elder abuse also can take the form of telemarketing fraud, identity theft, predatory lending, and home improvement and estate planning scams. Unexplained behavioral changes, such as sudden secrecy or reluctance to speak freely, may be warning signs of financial elder abuse. If an elder appears withdrawn, helpless, frightened, or angry, this may also indicate that abuse is taking place. Some of the warning signs of financial elder abuse can be explained by other causes, and no single indicator can be taken as decisive proof. However, a pattern of multiple warning signs may suggest that a problem is present. The following are warning signs of financial elder abuse:

Unusual bank account activity, such as ATM withdrawals at a bank the elder cannot travel to
Signatures on checks and documents that do not match the elder's signature
Checks or documents signed despite the fact elder cannot write or understand what he/she is signing
Unexplained change in spending patterns or unusual/out of character purchases
Unusual medical charges or nursing home charges
Generous gifts to a person the elder has only met recently
Change in lawyer or bank for unknown reason
Change in who has power of attorney for unknown reason
Stranger who initiates close relationship with elder and offers to manage finances and assets

Factors which make elders susceptible to financial abuse include isolation, loneliness, physical and/or mental disabilities, and lack of familiarity with financial issues. Elder financial exploitation often goes unreported. The senior may be unaware that exploitation is taking place or feels afraid of the abuser. The elder victim may also be embarrassed or worried about being labeled senile or too demanding. Reporting financial elder abuse can save the assets, dignity, and health of an elder. Visit IQ Nursing Homes to learn the proper steps to take if elder abuse is suspected. About IQ Nursing Homes IQ Nursing Homes offers a free elder abuse case evaluation form on their site, which will be reviewed by a qualified elder abuse attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed abuse can report it anonymously. IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with elder abuse lawyers and nursing home abuse law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly.

Updated Nursing Home Care Resource Released by IQ Nursing Homes

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:13:00 -0500

IQ Nursing Homes has recently updated its Nursing Home Resource and is now offering information about nursing home admission, paying for long term care, and nursing home services. The IQ Nursing Homes website has been created with the goal of providing a comprehensive source of nursing home information, and this recent update marks another step in our progress toward achieving this goal. These recent additions to the Nursing Home Resource Center address many practical concerns that individuals may face when entering a nursing home. If you are concerned about paying for nursing home care, review our webpage dedicated to this topic to learn your options. Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance, Medigap, and a number of other payment options are listed and explained. Learn how to prepare yourself or a loved one for admission to a nursing home, including what to bring and how to handle transfers from a hospital or another nursing home facility. Nursing homes offer a wide array of services and employ a number of different types of health care professionals to address the needs of residents. Educate yourself on all of these services and the skills of different professionals by reviewing our Nursing Home Care section. This will allow you to be sure that the nursing home you choose can adequately provide the type of care you need. In addition to these recent additions, the IQ Nursing Homes Resource Center also features a national nursing home directory, guide to choosing a nursing home, a database of nursing home and elder care facility deficiency and inspection rankings, and links to additional online government resources. Visit IQ Nursing Homes to review these new resources. You can also find up-to-date nursing home news and information about signs of elder abuse and nursing home neglect on this site. IQ Nursing Homes offers a free nursing home abuse claim form, which will be reviewed by a qualified nursing home attorney within 36 hours. Nursing home employees who have witnessed neglect can report it anonymously. About IQ Nursing Homes IQ Nursing Homes has partnered with nursing home lawyers and nursing home negligence law firms throughout the country with the goal of putting a stop to the victimization of the elderly. By holding negligent staff members accountable for their actions and making it financially devastating for nursing homes to allow neglect to occur, this pattern of nursing home neglect can be put to an end.