Advances in public health policy, medical care, and diet have contributed to an incredible increase in the life expectancy of Americans. An American child born in 2010 is expected to live to 79, 20 more years than was expected in 1930! But with this increase in lifespan comes an increase in the need for specialized care.
Many of us turn to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes to provide for our elderly loved ones. Widespread social beliefs now overwhelmingly approve of nursing home care, over in-home care, as a viable option for our loved ones. It seems perfectly natural to send our family members to these institutions.
Many of us turn to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes to provide for our elderly loved ones. Widespread social beliefs now overwhelmingly approve of nursing home care, over in-home care, as a viable option for our loved ones. It seems perfectly natural to send our family members to these institutions.
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PA Nursing Home Lawyers is a law firm based in Center City Philadelphia, PA and dedicated to representing the rights of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. We are led by Leonard P. Haberman, Esq., a distinguished member of the legal community who has spent his career fighting for justice against negligent nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes.
Elder Abuse & Neglect
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As American society's most vulnerable citizens, the elderly all too often fall prey to neglect and abuse in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes. The damage may be emotional, physical, or financial depending on circumstances; in every case, it is heartbreaking. In our numerous years of legal service, the attorneys at PA Nursing Home Lawyers have never lost sight of our guiding mission.
Choking
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Elderly Americans are often prescribed special diets by their doctors. These diets are meant to meet their particular nutritional needs. Frequently, residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are unable to chew or process certain foods, and specialized dietary restrictions are put in place to eliminate these harmful substances from their diets.
Dehydration & Malnutrition
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Proper nutrition is important for everyone. To reach optimal health, we require a complex mix of vitamin, minerals, the right food, and water. This fact is nowhere more true than in the case of older adults. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are legally responsible for providing their patients with adequate nutrition.
Infections and Sepsis
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Because of their age and weakened physical state, many elderly residents of nursing homes are subject to infections. And while infections are sometimes unavoidable, many can be prevented through proper medical care and treatment. It is the responsibility of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and their medical staff to ensure that infections are avoided to the best of their ability, and treated properly when they do happen.
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