The Boston Globe recently published a series on the overuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes. Those of us who represent victims of abuse and neglect in nursing homes refer to this as a form of “chemical restraint.” Many nursing homes use antipsychotic drugs to control combative behavior and agitation…
As our population continues to age, most of us will eventually face the prospect of placing a loved one into institutional care. Traditionally that has meant a nursing home. In the last ten to fifteen years, however, the growth of the assisted living industry has created an alternative to nursing…
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is a gut-wrenching, emotionally draining experience. Most likely, the decision has been forced on you by an unexpected serious illness or major injury. Unfortunately, the decision must usually be made in a matter of hours, not days. You are…
Because of our experience in representing victims of abuse and neglect in Georgia and South Carolina nursing homes, we are often asked which facilities provide better care. Our response has been that locally owned and operated nursing homes seem to provide better care for their residents. Our opinion has been…