As more people move into nursing homes, cases of seniors experiencing physical and emotional abuse are on the rise. Our seniors should be able to live their lives in peace and shouldn’t face abuse or neglect. D’Arcy Johnson Day is experienced in handling nursing home neglect cases in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Our attorneys are here to help hold those responsible for elder abuse accountable for their actions.
The size and structure of aging Americans is changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation will experience considerable growth in its older population as baby boomers continue to enter their golden years. This growth in elderly individuals is increasing the demand and need…
According to the findings of a new research, very few nursing homes follow the recommended isolation precautions for residents with multi-drug resistant infections, which may place other nursing home residents at risk of the serious and potentially life-threatening “superbug” infections. About 2 million people get…
It’s the holiday season and many people will be visiting friends and loved ones in nursing homes and care facilities. Aside from visiting and sharing holiday joy, it provides an important opportunity to be on the lookout for any signs that a loved one may…
Pressure ulcers (a/k/a bedsores or pressure sores), which have been used as an indicator of quality of care, are a widespread problem in long-term care settings. A study by Gosnell and VanEtten finds that pressure ulcers affect approximately 1 million Americans each year. Pressure ulcers…
We have been litigating elder abuse cases for years and the number of new calls seems to rise by the day. According to the World Health Organization, “elder abuse is a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity,…
