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Bed Sores and Neglect
Description: Bed sores are extremely painful, and mostly preventable. Each year tens of thousands of patients die from bed sores. Simple steps can help prevent these dangerous and debilitating sores from ever developing.
Is Your Loved One A Victim of Kansas City Nursing Home Overmedication? Learn The Signs
Description: Overmedication of the elderly may cause problems such as falls, confusion and delirium. The effects of drugs can interfere with activities such as walking, standing, eating and engaging in other activities. Learn the signs of overmedication. If you suspect your loved one is being overmedicated, ask to see a list of their prescriptions. If you suspect abuse, contact the Kansas City nursing home neglect attorneys at Roswold Law Group. Call 1-888-348-2616 to schedule a fee consultation with a Missouri nursing home abuse lawyer. For more information about the signs of Kansas City nursing home abuse, download our free guide, “Nursing Home Neglect How to Recognize and Stop It.”
Kansas City nursing home financial abuse - is your loved one a victim?
Description: Elder financial abuse is a term that refers to any mistreatment that affects the finances of possessions of an elderly individual. It includes theft, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds or possessions, scamming, false billing, identity theft and pressure to change a will. It is one of the most common forms of abuse in nursing homes. If you believe your loved one is a victim of Kansas City nursing home financial abuse,call the Missouri nursing home neglect attorneys at Roswold Law Group. We can help you determine if your loved one is a victim of abuse and we can work to protect their rights and get compensation for their losses. 1-888-348-2616.
Nursing homes should protect elderly during Kansas City heat waves
Description: High heat and humidity can be lethal to the elderly, especially to those taking medications for conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease depression and allergies. Nursing homes should take steps during heat waves to keep residents cool and comfortable and to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat rash or prickly heat, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If your loved one has suffered a heat-related illness while in a nursing home, this may a sign of nursing home neglect. To learn more, call the Roswold Law Group at 1-888-348-2616.
MRSA: A hidden danger in nursing homes. Is your Kansas City loved one at risk?
Description: Most cases of MRSA occur in people who have been in hospitals or other health care settings, particularly nursing homes. If your loved one has contracted MRSA while in the care of a nursing home and you suspect that cleanliness of the nursing home or worker hygiene contributed to the infection, you may have a nursing home negligence case. Contact the Kansas City nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Roswold Law Group to discuss your loved one’s situation. Call 888-348-2616.
Finding a nursing home in Kansas City: ten tips that can help you find quality care for your loved one
Description: Once your family has made the tough decision to place a loved one in nursing home care, the next step is finding a good nursing home where your loved one will be treated well. The choice you make now will directly affect your loved one’s quality of life, so choosing a home should be done with care. The nursing home neglect attorneys at Roswold Law Group have compiled a list of ten tips to help you make this important decision. However, if your loved one is in a situation where you suspect neglect or abuse, you can change things. Contact our nursing home abuse attorneys at 888-348-2616 to learn more.
How can a Missouri nursing home negligence attorney help your loved one?
Description: Every Missouri or Kansas nursing home has an obligation to protect the rights of every resident in the facility. When these rights are violated, a nursing home abuse and neglect attorney can help. The attorneys at Roswold Law Group have written a book to help victims of nursing home abuse and their families. Call our office at 1-888-348-2616 to request your free copy. If you need help with a nursing home neglect or abuse case, or have questions about suspected abuse, contact our office to schedule a free consultation.
Is your loved one a victim of Kansas City nursing home neglect or abuse? Learn the signs and protect your family.
Description: Both federal and state law requires that residents of long term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living centers and residential care facilities be guaranteed a safe environment and quality care as part of their long term-care contract. Yet, more than 30% of American nursing homes have been cited for abuse of residents, and the number is increasing. You can help protect your loved one by learning and watching for the signs of nursing home and neglect. If your loved one shows one or more of the following signs of abuse or neglect, contact the personal injury attorneys at Roswold Law Group to schedule a free consultation.1-888-348-2616.
What does the Long-Term Care Ombudsman do? How can his office help residents of Kansas City nursing homes?
Description: Every state has a long term care ombudsman. The ombudsman is a government official whose job is to advocate for residents of nursing homes and other long term care facilities. Learn about the ombudsman's duties in Kansas and Missouri and how to reach the ombudsman for your state. If your loved one has been injured and you suspect serious abuse or neglect, don’t hesitate to call the Roswold Law Group at 888-348-2616. Our personal injury attorneys have experience representing victims of nursing home neglect and abuse. We are happy to answer all your questions and offer a free consultation.
Malnutrition and Dehydration: silent killers in Kansas City nursing homes
Description: It is estimated that at least one-third of the nation’s 1.6 million nursing home residents suffer from malnutrition or dehydration. Learn what to do if your loved one is exhibiting signs of malnutrition or dehydration. If you need more help, contact the Roswold Law Group. Our nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys have put together a free guide, "Nursing Home Neglect – How To Recognize And Stop It". If you still have concerns, call our office at 888-348-2616.
Rights of Kansas City nursing home residents – Part 2
Description: Victims of nursing abuse and neglect are often known as silent victims because they are either uninformed about their rights or are unable to communicate when abuse happens. The Roswold Law Group has compiled a list of rights of nursing home residents in Kansas and Missouri. If you believe your rights are being violated and you are being mistreated or neglected in a Kansas City nursing home, call the Roswold Law Group at 1-888-348-2616. You may have a nursing home abuse or neglect case and our attorneys can help. Don't be a silent victim.
Rights of Kansas City nursing home residents – Part 1
Description: It is important that residents of nursing homes know that they have rights, so the Roswold Law Group has compiled a list of rights of nursing home residents in Kansas and Missouri. If you believe your rights are being violated and you are being mistreated or neglected in a Kansas City nursing home, call the Roswold Law Group at 1-888-348-2616. You may have a nursing home abuse or neglect case and our attorneys can help.
The most dangerous nursing homes in Kansas. Is your loved one at risk of abuse or neglect?
Description: Every year, Kansas nursing homes are inspected by the Kansas Department on Aging. Out of 302 nursing homes, 72 maintained three consecutive years of poor inspections. The Roswold Law Group represents those who are harmed, neglected or otherwise abused while in the care of a nursing home. We have listed the 52 centers that have been cited for actual harm, immediate jeopardy or deficiencies classified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as “mistreatment”. If your loved one is being mistreated, contact our office at 888-348-2616. We can help.
Mentally ill in nursing homes, do they endanger Missouri’s elderly?
Description: Because of state budget cuts, more and more of the mentally ill are being placed in nursing homes that previously only cared for the elderly or severely disabled. A recent investigation in Illinois found mentally ill patients with histories of sexual abuse or with felony convictions living in nursing homes, often without adequate staffing or supervision. If someone you love has been a victim of abuse while a resident in a Kansas City nursing home, call the Roswold Law Group at 1-888-348-2616. Our elderly have a right to safe living conditions and adequate care. If this right has been violated, they are entitled to accountability and restitution. Contact us today and let us help.
Sixty percent of Kansas City area nursing homes rate below average!
Description: According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 75 of the 125 Missouri and Kansas nursing homes within 200 miles of Kansas City rate below or much below average. While a poor rating does not mean residents are neglected or abused, it can be an indicator of poor quality of life. If your loved one ever shows signs of neglect or abuse, call the Roswold Law Group immediately. Call us with any question you have about your loved one’s situation, 1-888-348-2616.
If you or someone you know is a victim of...
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Silent Abuse in Nursing Homes / If you or someone close to you has suffered...
Description: If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to nursing home neglect or abuse, let the Roswold Law Group help to protect the you and your loved ones. With years of experience in helping individuals to receive compensation for their pain and suffering, we are dedicated to thoroughly representing the victims of such injuries every step of the way.

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