Month: November 2019

We don’t know how many seniors suffer from sexual abuse

On Behalf of Stebner Gertler & Guadagni | Nov 22, 2019 | Elder Abuse

Sexual abuse is just one type of abuse that happens in nursing homes and assisted living centers, and it's discouraging to think about how often it happens. In fact, one of the biggest issues with this epidemic of abuse is that we don't know how many people suffer on...

Common nursing home injuries to watch for

On Behalf of Stebner Gertler & Guadagni | Nov 7, 2019 | Long-term Care Facility Neglect

Long-term care facilities have a duty to keep their residents safe from harm. These individuals often need considerable assistance with daily life tasks. When they don't get the care they need, these residents might suffer harm. There are a few types of injuries that...