As the novel coronavirus works its way through nursing homes, disparities in safety protocol, cleanliness, and patient care are all coming to light. COVID-19 is highly contagious and the elderly and immunocompromised are at the highest risk for fatal complications. When a nursing home fails to take proper steps to protect its residents, the rapid …
According to the National Coalition on Aging, approximately 5 million men and women over the age of 70 suffer some form of mistreatment every year, but this number could actually be much higher. A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health found that only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse are ever reported. …
Many victims of nursing home abuse suffer from some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, which accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. The Denver nursing home abuse lawyers at Leventhal Sar LLC understand that these patients have unique needs and deserve safe, attentive care. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease which causes cognitive …
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