Each year, thousands of nursing home residents suffer serious, preventable falls, and many of these incidents are never reported. According to an Office of Inspector General (OIG) review, more than 42,000 Medicare-enrolled residents were hospitalized for major fall injuries over the course of one year, and nearly 2,000 of them died. The report also found […]
When a loved one is harmed in a Cincinnati nursing home, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn. You may be asking yourself: Was this an accident or neglect? Do I have a legal case? How do I choose the right nursing home abuse attorney? At Nancy Iler Law Firm, we help Cincinnati […]
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 […]
Discovering that your parent or loved one has been harmed in a Cleveland nursing home can leave you feeling angry, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. You may wonder if what happened was an accident, a sign of neglect, or a case of abuse — and whether you should speak to a lawyer. […]
Financial abuse of older adults is a serious concern — often committed by people trusted by the victim, such as family members, caregivers, or financial advisors. Proving financial abuse in Ohio requires strong, well-documented evidence showing that someone misused an elder’s money, property, or assets without their informed consent. If you suspect elder financial abuse, […]
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 […]