Nursing home neglect is a national epidemic. It is one of the most common forms of elder abuse, affecting an estimated 21% of nursing home residents annually in the United States (though the U.S. Department of Justice notes that the vast majority of cases go unreported ). ...
History of Issues Revealed at Orangeburg Nursing Home
According to newly released documents from an inspection by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control (DHEC), Phaire’s Care—an ...
Charles Cranford was a South Carolina stroke victim and a patient at Greenville Community Home, where he passed away due to positional asphyxiation. ...
Nursing Home Abuse – Why You Need to Hire an Attorney
When you put your loved one into a nursing home, you trust the staff to provide a safe and comfortable environment, as well as accurate medical care. ...
Elderly Sexual Abuse Victim Is Denied Justice Due to Fine Print
Elder abuse is a sad but common occurrence. Recently, an 87-year-old nun suffering from dementia reported that she had been raped at the nursing home ...