Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Does Nursing Home Negligence Cause Choking in Tampa?
There are many different types of negligence that can put nursing home residents at risk of choking hazards. Cognitive impairments, medical issues such as dysphagia, and reduced saliva production are just some of these. Muscle disorders, issues with dentures, and improper supervision also pose serious choking risks. Nursing home administrators have a duty to… Read More »
Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse in Nonverbal Residents
Nursing home neglect and abuse are very serious issues that greatly affect the safety and well-being of elderly individuals. Sadly, nonverbal residents in long-term care facilities are at much greater risk of being neglected or abused. Many people think there is no way to determine if their nonverbal loved one is being abused because… Read More »
What are the Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Nursing Homes?
It is not surprising that death is not uncommon in nursing homes. These facilities care for elderly individuals who are of an advanced age, frail, and possibly even at the end of their life. Due to these factors, natural deaths can occur in a nursing home and they are not related to any wrongdoing…. Read More »
Three Types of Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes
When you admit your loved one to a nursing home, you cannot imagine that someone would take advantage of their financial situation. Sadly, it is a reality that happens all too often. Financial abuse in nursing homes can also take many forms and while they differ slightly from each other, they all have the… Read More »
What to Do if You Cannot Visit a Loved One in a Nursing Home
If your loved one is in a nursing home, visiting them regularly is one of the best ways to prevent neglect and abuse. Unfortunately, as the COVID-19 pandemic taught us years ago, there may be times when you cannot visit your loved one. Perhaps the facility is experiencing an infectious outbreak, or maybe you… Read More »
Five Warning Signs to Look for in Nursing Homes
You have made the difficult decision to admit your loved one into a nursing home. Unfortunately, this is not the only hard decision you have to make. The next step is to choose a facility. The majority of nursing homes in Tampa, and throughout Florida, provide quality care and support for their residents. Sadly,… Read More »
Need a Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Attorney? Here are Four Signs
Nursing home abuse is often unreported. Residents in long-term care facilities do not always want to come forward due to shame or embarrassment, or they may not understand the abuse is happening due to conditions such as dementia. This can make it difficult for loved ones to speak to a resident about suspected abuse… Read More »
Factors that Impact Nursing Home Abuse Damages
You never expect that after making the hard decision to admit your loved one to a nursing home that they would suffer abuse or neglect while there. Tragically, it happens more often than many people think. If your loved one has suffered harm while in a long-term care facility, you can file a legal… Read More »
Can a Nursing Home Resident Recover from a Stage 4 Bed Sore?
Bed sores are serious, life-threatening injuries. It is unimaginable that when your loved one is in a nursing home, they could suffer this type of injury due to negligent care. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is not uncommon. Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, most often occur when residents have limited mobility and are… Read More »
Why are Dementia Nursing Home Patients More Vulnerable to Abuse?
Nursing home neglect and abuse is especially disturbing because it affects one of the most vulnerable populations in society. Likewise, abuse and neglect of nursing home patients suffering from dementia is also particularly disturbing. Still, it happens much more often than people think. Nursing homes, and the staff members who work within them, have… Read More »
