Sad stories are sometimes reported on the Pittsburgh evening news that describe the unsafe and neglectful conditions that children are forced to live in before they are taken by protective services and placed in new homes. It is a tragedy for anyone to suffer in a...
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Nursing Home Deaths
What is the Nursing Home Reform Act?
Nursing homes throughout Pennsylvania receive funding from a variety of sources. While many collect fees from the residents who utilize their services, others receive state and federal money. Some receive financial aid from government programs, such as Medicare and...
Might bed sores be a sign of nursing home neglect or abuse?
Pressure sores, known more commonly as "bed sores," are sores that form when a part of the body is not moved for a long time. For example, an ailing Pittsburgh resident who cannot get out of bed for many days may develop a bed sore if they are left in the same...
Know your rights before entering a nursing home
A Pennsylvania resident has to give up a lot when they decide that it is time to move into a residential care facility or nursing home. They may have to stop driving and may have to rely on others to fix their meals and help them take their medications. They may also...
Nursing home death shines light on all too common tragedies
The nursing home death of an American woman in a neighboring cold-weather state may have caught the attention of Pennsylvanians. The incredibly tragic and preventable nature of her death has brought the story to national headlines and once again brings attention to...
What to look for when selecting a nursing home
A nursing or care home should be a comfortable place where a loved one may find care and support for their medical and occupational needs. Though not all nursing homes are fancy, many provide aging Pennsylvanians with safe places to live out their years under the care...
Claims may exist for a nursing home death
When a loved one dies it can be a traumatic experience for those who they have left behind. Particularly when the deceased party passes on unexpectedly, the experience can be difficult for the survivors to accept. While accidents and sudden illnesses claim the lives...
What actions — or inactions — constitute nursing home neglect?
Deaths at nursing homes are unfortunately common. It is generally the case that when a Pittsburgh resident cannot care for themselves and requires ongoing medical treatment and care that they may be moved into a facility that is prepared to assist them with their...
Wrongful deaths in nursing homes can be difficult cases
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities provide residential experiences for many Pennsylvanians who cannot live on their own or attend to their personal and medical needs. In a nursing home, a person may receive assistance with the most basic elements of getting...
Instead of receiving care, some nursing home patients suffer harm
Nursing homes and residential care facilities are often utilized by individuals who cannot take care of themselves. As residents of these facilities, they may receive necessary medical support, assistance with performing daily tasks, and have their days managed by...