Advocates for the elderly say nursing home abuse and neglect have become a nightmare due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The nonprofit Foundation Aiding the Elderly (FATE) says nursing homes have been Ground Zero for the crisis and that frantic family members have contacted...
Month: September 2021
Pain pills & prescriptions: Can doctors face criminal charges?
We know that pain pills like opioids can be highly addictive. For some patients, these medications provide valuable pain relief while they heal from extreme surgical procedures or serious injuries. For others, this treatment can evolve into an addiction. We expect our...
Why at-home childbirths have higher fatality rates
When you’re expecting a baby, you may be filled with excitement and anticipation. You’re also probably planning out every last detail – from your baby’s nursery to their delivery. In the U.S., 8.3% of all women opt to use a midwife in their childbirth. And many of...
One in five cases of severe nursing home abuse and neglect go unreported
Our elderly loved ones may require more care and services than family or friends can provide. Under these circumstances, it can be necessary to place them in facilities that are equipped to handle the needs of people who may be very sick, immobile, unable to...