tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:40:17 +0000Phoenix, Arizonahttp://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blogger MK)Blogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-1992095899613287739Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:40:00 +00002010-04-13T11:40:17.776-06:00 This blog is now located at http://arizonalegalblog.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://arizonalegalblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2010/04/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (edanjou)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-4074366280294214390Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:09:00 +00002010-03-10T16:13:16.437-07:00Nursing homes are supposed to provide help and care for their residents so that they can live as happily as possible in their final years. Failing to provide these services and neglecting nursing home residents is a terrible form of nursing home negligence.Nursing home negligence can come in many different forms. When patients are ignored, abused, and even assaulted, the nursing home should be http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2010/03/negligence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-2352910044333708740Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:12:00 +00002010-02-08T16:15:01.102-07:00For older nursing home residents, broken bones can be life changing, traumatic experiences, and they can take months or years to recover from. Older individuals have weaker, more brittle bones than younger people, making them easier to break and more difficult to heal.Broken bones at nursing homes are almost always caused by falls. When a nursing home patient falls, the injuries can be extensive:http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2010/02/broken-bones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-314267255125136371Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:10:00 +00002010-01-22T13:15:11.986-07:00Elder neglect is a terrible form of nursing home abuse that can be stopped if it is detected. Unfortunately there are nursing homes that neglect their patients when their families are not present, only to appear caring a helpful when patient's visitors are there.Nursing home neglect accounts for about half of all cases of nursing home abuse; the effects of nursing home neglect can be terrible. Tohttp://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2010/01/signs-of-elder-neglect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-2014469721226963953Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:58:00 +00002010-01-08T12:59:58.297-07:00It is disturbing that instances of rape and other forms of sexual abuse occur in nursing homes. When you place your loved one under the care of a nursing home, you expect staff members to be nurturing care providers, not sexual predators, and you expect them to take the proper precautions to protect your loved one from other residents who may have the potential to commit such atrocious http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2010/01/nursing-home-rape.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-1509838937564708180Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:30:00 +00002009-12-08T11:34:18.806-07:00Nursing home residents are often hesitant to report instances of abuse for a variety of reasons. Some do not speak up out of fear that the abuse may get worse. Others may not want to burden their families with their problems. Many residents do not report abuse because physical or mental limitations inhibit their ability to communicate.As a result, it is crucial that you pay attention to warning http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2009/12/signs-of-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-1430921242961238720Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:29:00 +00002009-12-02T14:34:45.908-07:00The process of choosing a nursing home for your loved one can be both intimidating and overwhelming. It is important to do your research to ensure that your loved one receives the proper care. By asking the right questions before deciding on a home, you will greatly reduce the risk of your loved one becoming a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect.The following advice will help guide you in http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2009/11/how-to-choose-nursing-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-953989759875907070Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:22:00 +00002009-12-02T14:29:23.468-07:00Despite the federal and state regulations requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide high quality care and uphold rigorous safety standards, nursing home abuse and neglect has been a growing problem across the nation. Each year, thousands of nursing home residents are the victims of abuse by the staff charged with the task of providing them quality care.If you suspect that http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2009/11/steps-to-take-if-you-suspect-your-loved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-1570505802206648751Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:00 +00002009-11-18T15:39:16.570-07:00If your loved one died as a result of abusive or negligent nursing home care, you may be entitled to receive compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. It is important to consult an experienced nursing home abuse and neglect attorney at once to ensure that all of the evidence is gathered before the nursing home has a chance to tamper with it.Some common causes of nursing home wrongful death http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2009/11/nursing-home-wrongful-death.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-2064104359574151308Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +00002009-11-18T13:29:41.436-07:00Welcome to the blog of Cullan and Cullan M.D., J.D. The Arizona nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at Cullan and Cullan M.D., J.D. are also doctors. They use their medical expertise to more effectively represent victims of nursing home abuse. Our first blog entry is coming soon. Please check back, and thanks for visiting.http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2009/11/welcome_6225.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blogger MK)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481736234830886161.post-1252186779910704300Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +00002009-12-02T14:20:30.021-07:00In 1987, the federal government passed the Nursing Home Reform Act, which outlined specific rights guaranteed by law to nursing home residents. The purpose of this law was to enforce higher standards of care among our nation's nursing homes, as well as to curb the incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect committed against our elderly loved ones who reside in these institutions.By law, nursing http://www.stopnursinghomeabuse.org/2009/11/nursing-home-residents-rights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tiffany)