When Ohio residents must admit one of their loved ones to a nursing home, the decision is often made so that their family member can receive the best care. Unfortunately, some nursing home residents could potentially be subjected to abuse. If families learn that their loved one had been mistreated by nursing home staff, they will likely be devastated and…

When family members must face the decision of whether to put their older loved ones in a nursing home, it can be very difficult. They may feel guilty about being unable to care of their loved ones themselves, and they may also worry about the treatment their loved ones would receive in the care of others. Unfortunately, there are situations…

The owner of an Ohio nursing home is facing criminal charges after hidden cameras placed inside the home allegedly revealed widespread fraud and neglect. Numerous criminal charges have been levied against the owner individually and against the facility as a whole. They could also be facing potential civil liability to any nursing home residents who have been harmed as a…

This coming Sunday, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In Ohio, which has one of the highest elderly populations in the country, nursing home neglect and other forms of elder abuse have been characterized as a silent epidemic. Fortunately, one of the best ways to help protect older loved ones from abuse and neglect is simply to be…