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 […]
At the Nancy C. Iler Law Firm, our mission has always been simple: to provide exceptional legal representation to those who have suffered from nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. For years, we’ve been honored to serve families in Cleveland and throughout Ohio, and now we’re thrilled to announce the opening […]
Picking a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a big decision, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s for a short-term stay or something more long-term, you want to make sure your loved one gets the best care in a safe, comfortable environment. But not every facility offers the same level […]
The Senate Special Committee on Aging convened its first hearing on assisted living in two decades. Triggered by alarming reports of assisted living wandering/elopement-related deaths, the hearing saw rare bipartisan unity as leaders addressed issues such as facility safety, inconsistent regulations and reporting, and neglect. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) urged families to share their assisted […]
We can’t always control when and where a loved one goes into a nursing home or assisted living facility. In a perfect world, we would have unlimited time, money, and information with which to make the best, safest choice. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world, so we must make the best decisions we can, […]
If a loved one was injured in a nursing home or died from negligence, learn about the factors to consider in selecting the right lawyer for your case. Schedule a free consultation; no fee unless compensation is recovered.