Nearly 68% of Ohioans report lacking the necessary information to make informed choices about care for their loved ones. Luckily, we’re here to help — keep these factors in mind when considering nursing homes vs assisted living facilities.
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The first step to protecting our loved ones is recognizing and knowing how to report nursing home neglect in Ohio. Use this guide to ensure they receive the dignity they deserve in their golden years.
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Navigating the complexities of nursing home abuse in Cleveland can be a daunting task, especially when it involves someone dear to us. This article aims to provide clarity and understanding to those in Cleveland who have lost a loved one or have a loved one suffering due to neglect or
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Though it is often the only option for families, choosing to place a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision. Most nursing homes and long-term care facilities provide exceptional care. Their nurses, caregivers, and staff members treat our loved ones with compassion and provide them with the
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Losing a loved one is always a profound and devastating experience, especially when it occurs under questionable circumstances in a nursing home. The suspicion that your loved one’s passing could have been prevented or caused by neglect adds a layer of complexity and pain to your grief. This article aims
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The U.S. Census Bureau that Americans over the age of 65 have increased to over 56 million recently, with a jump to an estimated 73 million by the year 2030. With this significant increase in the older segment of our population, so has the demand for elderly residential care. At
Bedsores are sadly a far too common occurrence in Ohio nursing homes. What makes pressure ulcers even more devastating is that they are highly preventable, often caused by poor facility practices or nursing home neglect. The Columbus nursing home abuse lawyers at Slater & Zurz are dedicated and relentless advocates
Bedsores are serious and painful wounds that are common among nursing home residents and other adults with limited mobility. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 1 million Americans suffer the effects of bedsores each year. Though, sadly, these wounds are highly avoidable with only basic
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It seems like such a simple solution, one that should have been available all along. Named for the late Esther “Mitzi” Piskor, Esther’s Law allows a resident or their family members to install cameras within their Ohio nursing home living quarters. After nearly a decade of fighting for it, Esther’s
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The Responsibilities of Ohio Nursing Homes As Outlined by Federal and State Law Choosing to place your loved one in a nursing home is no easy decision. You and other family members will likely experience a wide array of emotions, ranging from guilt to distress; guilty that you can no
