Nursing Home Abuse

Although Ohio law protects nursing home residents far more than most people realize, many families still believe they have no say. Read on as we clear up the five biggest misconceptions about nursing home resident rights.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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