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How To Handle Nursing Home Neglect

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 13, 2021
Lonely old woman in negligent nursing home

Elder abuse is frighteningly common at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some type of elder abuse. The most common type of elder abuse at nursing homes is neglect, defined as the failure of employees to uphold […]

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 16, 2019

It can be difficult to trust others with the care of a loved one, and when they are unable to speak up for themselves it can be hard to know whether they’re being treated correctly. In accordance with federal and state laws, caregivers, whether in the home, hospital or nursing facility, have an obligation to […]