Are Nursing Home Residents Really Safe from Natural Disasters?

During Hurricane Irma, the entire country watched in shock as elderly residents passed away due to the heat after the storm knocked out a transformer in the AC system of a Florida nursing home. While the facility staff made phone calls for assistance, they received no response. While they called for help, the staff also […]

An Overview of Nursing Home Abuse in Ohio

The thought of an elderly person being victimized in a care facility doesn’t seem plausible. However, it happens more often than you think. In fact, it’s estimated that around 5,000,000 elders fall victim to some sort of abuse each year. This is a shocking statistic that points to a need for more nursing home regulations and […]