When your place your loved one into a nursing home in Virginia, you want to know that they will be safe. Stories of abuse and neglect can heighten your sense of fear and uncertainty. The National Center on Elder Abuse…
If your grandmother lives in a nursing home, you expect her to receive top-quality care. Unfortunately, though, that does not always happen. In fact, the National Center on Elder Abuse reports that more than 90% of nursing home residents have…
Those in Virginia Beach that trust their loved ones to the care of nursing homes do so expecting that their family members or friends will not experience abuse at the hands of their caretakers. Yet often, it is not what…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as a concussion, can have a dramatic impact on your life in Virginia. In some instances, a TBI can be fatal. Understanding the common causes of TBIs can help you to know when…
Emotional abuse is insidious because it does not leave outward physical damage, and it is especially deplorable when inflicted by Virginia nursing home staff upon residents. Elderly adults are typically intelligent enough to recognize mistreatment, yet they often internalize emotional…
One of the most frightening aspects of a loved one suffering a traumatic brain injury is the uncertainty that comes with it. You want to expect the best while also understanding that they (and you) face a potentially long and…
When a loved one needs high-quality, 24-hour care, a nursing home may be the best option for Virginia residents who cannot care for them at home. You expect that the facility treats your family member with respect and the care…
When you or a loved on are in a car accident or other incident that ends in injury, you deserve to fight for compensation. You will likely be dealing with medical bills, suffering and, if you endure a catastrophic injury,…
Many people are familiar with the terms “concussion” and “traumatic brain injury,” but not many are familiar with the term “chronic traumatic encephalopathy.” This may be in large part due to the fact that CTE is not only rare but…
People who have elderly family members whose care needs necessitate they move to long-term care facilities know the wide array of concerns they face when selecting a nursing home or other care team. Once a person has been moved, relatives…
