If your mom, dad, or another loved one has been seriously harmed in a Cincinnati nursing home, you may be wondering what to do next. For many families, the thought of contacting a lawyer can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re unsure whether you even have a case. As a former registered nurse and now […]
When a loved one suffers harm in a Dayton nursing home, it’s hard to know where to turn. You may be wondering if you should call a lawyer, and what to expect if you do. As both a registered nurse and an attorney focused on Ohio nursing home abuse cases, I help families in Dayton […]
When your mom, dad, or another loved one is harmed in a Cleveland nursing home, the shock and worry can be overwhelming. Families often ask me, “Do we have a case? What do we do next?” If you’re thinking about hiring a nursing home abuse lawyer in Cleveland, here’s what the process typically looks like […]
When a loved one shows signs of possible abuse or neglect in an Ohio nursing home, it’s human nature to hope and assume that the facility is taking action. But are they required to? And what happens if they don’t? Under Ohio law, nursing homes and their staff are legally obligated to report suspected abuse, […]
If your mom or dad is living in an Ohio nursing home and something feels off, such as unexplained injuries, fearful behavior, or inconsistent care, it’s time to ask hard questions. Could this be abuse? Could it be neglect? Nursing home abuse and neglect in Ohio is more common than many families realize. Both are […]
When your mom, dad, or another loved one suffers a serious fall in a nursing home, you’re left with questions that no family should have to ask: Was it preventable? Why wasn’t someone there to help? Did they get the care they needed? A recent CDC report revealed a sobering reality: fatal falls among older […]
Financial abuse targeting the elderly one of the most devastating and often hard-to-spot threats facing older adults today. In Ohio and across the country, seniors are frequently targeted by people they know and trust, as well as by professional scammers. Whether your mom or dad lives in a care facility or independently, it’s important to […]
I think I am not alone in confessing that it is hard to think about maybe needing care in a nursing home or having to make that decision for someone we love. But like taxes, getting older is a certainty and planning ahead is necessary. For many of us, talking about long-term care often only […]
February’s launch of the newly enhanced Ohio Long-Term Care (LTC) Navigator, an app for your phone, marked an exciting step forward in helping families make informed decisions about nursing home care. The app was recently upgraded to include assisted living facilities. This valuable resource didn’t appear overnight; it was a direct result of important recommendations […]
When a beloved parent or grandparent passes away due to choking in an Ohio nursing home, the grief is often compounded by confusion and questions: “How did this happen?” “Could it have been prevented?” and “How can we hold the facility accountable?” Choking in nursing home patients is tragically common but are often preventable with proper […]