A recent article discussed John Pernorio, a Heritage Hills nursing home resident, who repeatedly “mashed” the call button at his bedside. Pernorio injured his spine in a fall on the job and was unable to walk. Pernorio’s antibiotics made him need to use the restroom more frequently, but he was unable to go on his
A home aide is currently “on the run” after she was caught beating an elderly woman, Dorothy, who’s 95 years old, with a saucepan in her apartment on July 21st. Dorothy’s granddaughters placed cameras throughout her apartment in Harlem, New York, where they witnessed in horror as the healthcare worker assaulted their loved one with
After Trump’s announcement of increased tariffs on more than 75 nations, the S&P 500 had entered bear market territory, having shed nearly 20% off its recent high under Biden. All American stocks dropped $7.7 TRILLION in value. “Instinctively, more than anything else,” Trump when asked how he’ll determine tariff exemptions. “You almost can’t take a
The Long Term Care Community Coalition is not your best friend. This coalition creates a false facade for outsiders like lawmakers, regulators, and other key influencers. Their talking points include, “Poor us. We’re getting squeezed from every direction. We don’t get paid nearly enough for the care we provide. We’re drowning in regulations. And now,
The family of Vera Plares, a 98-year-old Santa Clara woman, is claiming that the nursing home where she was living is liable after Plares’s roommate beat her to death with a cane. Plares was a resident at the for-profit Mission Skilled Nursing & Subacute Center in Santa Clara. Last December, Plares’ roommate, 78-year-old Connie Delucca,
A recent study reveals “disturbing” nursing home deficiencies across the United States. Researcher and injury lawyer Bader Scott ranked states based on data from nursing home facilities that reported deficiencies to assess care quality. Many states in the U.S. are failing to provide adequate quality care to loved ones, leaving families worried about their safety
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