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 […]
A Dayton, Ohio family recently filed a lawsuit against a local nursing home after their father choked to death, an incident captured on surveillance video. According to the Scioto Valley Guardian, the video shows staff failing to intervene as the resident gasped for air and eventually collapsed. This is heartbreaking, and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. […]
When you have made that difficult decision to place a family member in a nursing home, you expect them to receive safe, attentive, and respectful care. But too often, the signs of nursing home neglect are subtle, and families don’t realize something is wrong until there’s a serious incident, such as choking during a meal. […]
Choking is a silent but serious threat facing many elderly residents in Ohio nursing homes. If you have a loved one in care, you may be surprised to learn how common and, more importantly, how preventable these incidents really are. As both a former nurse and an attorney focused on nursing home abuse across Ohio, […]
When a loved one escapes from a care facility, families are left shaken and searching for answers. If the incident was preventable, and most are, you may need an experienced attorney for nursing home neglect to help you understand your rights and pursue justice. Sadly, these cases are far too common. Residents, especially those with […]
Dangerous wandering and elopement or escape among nursing home residents can be both frightening and dangerous, placing vulnerable and confused individuals at risk of injury, exposure, or worse. Families often struggle with worry about their loved ones’ safety, wondering what triggers these behaviors and how they can be prevented. By understanding the underlying causes of […]
The dangers of wandering behavior in nursing home residents more impact more people than you realize. For individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s, confusion and restlessness can lead them to move through a facility unsafely or even attempt to leave. When this happens and no one notices, a resident can end up alone, outside, and in […]
When a loved one disappears from an Ohio care facility, it’s more than frightening; it can be life-threatening. In elder care, this is referred to as a nursing home elopement or dangerous wandering: when a resident leaves the facility unsupervised, often without staff knowledge or approval. It’s a situation no family ever wants to face. […]
To provide the best care and ensure the safety of nursing home and assisted living residents, it’s important to understand their behaviors, particularly for those with cognitive conditions like dementia. Two key terms you’ll often hear are “wandering” and “elopement.” While they may sound alike, each has its own unique meaning and impact on both […]