Christoph T. Nettesheim Law Blog

Deteriorating mental and physical conditions make the elderly vulnerable to abuse.  In many circumstances, elderly abuse victims may not have the ability to communicate their concerns. Compounded by a facility’s attempts to cover up wrongdoing and a family member’s infrequent visits or failure to recognize signs of abuse, nursing home neglect becomes the silent killer.... Read More

Many people with elderly parents are still in the work force or are otherwise not equipped to deal directly with their parent’s care when the parent becomes unable to manage his or her own affairs. Relying on a long-term care facility or nursing home is a professional solution designed to meet the parent’s daily needs. ... Read More

Report abuse to the facility’s administration.  An isolated instance of abuse that does not involve serious harm may often be corrected by the nursing home administration.  Many times by simply notifying the head administrator, a staff member who is neglectful or abusive can be corrected or dismissed.  Moving an elderly person to another facility may be costly and increase travel time for visitors.  Also, the elderly often find adjusting to new surroundings difficult.... Read More

A nursing home abuse lawyer in Los Angeles can help you begin the process for reporting the abuse of a senior citizen. Many times lack of responsibility on the institutions part can lead to serious cases of personal injury for the elderly person who is being mistreated. The following article outlines the different types of common elderly abuse.... Read More