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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 …
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 the quality …
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PART II The system is difficult to navigate, but Slater & Zurz elder abuse specialist Brandon Dean has some advice to get the process started quickly. “I urge concerned family members to contact the Ohio Department of Health because they can initiate an on-site investigation within 30-60 days,” Dean says. …
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PART I In a revealing investigation, the New York Times has exposed a federal nursing home rating system that has repeatedly been undermined to make nursing homes seem better and safer than they may truly be. In thousands of public records, the Times found many alarming incidents that get underreported …
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As nursing home abuse lawyer Mark Ropchock puts it, you have to take time to smell the roses. In his experience, separating work and home life is the key to happiness. That’s why he planted some roses of his own and takes the time to smell them regularly.An avid gardener …
When we make the difficult decision to place our loved one in a nursing home, we do our homework, ensuring the facility we choose offers the highest level of care and compassion for our family members. But what happens when those we trust to care for our loved ones are …
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