On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Aug 11, 2020 | nursing home abuse and neglect
Whether you are searching for a nursing home for yourself or trying to help a loved one find suitable care, it is crucial that you choose a quality facility. While a majority of nursing facilities do genuinely care about their residents and their well-being, there are...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jul 15, 2020 | nursing home abuse and neglect
Tennessee nursing homes which accept Medicare or Medicaid patients, like those throughout the country, have to submit to periodic inspections. These regular surveys by government officials, which also involve on-site visits, record reviews and the like, focus on both...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jun 30, 2020 | nursing home abuse and neglect
Both nursing home abuse and neglect are a growing concern in the United States. While there are laws in place to protect elder persons’ rights, the incidence rates for both are far too high. While abuse refers to the maltreatment of a person, neglect refers to the...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 19, 2020 | nursing home abuse and neglect
You put your aging mother or father into a Tennessee-based nursing home, hoping to provide your loved one with superior care. While your parent may not suffer physical abuse, that does not rule out other forms of abuse, such as financial. WebMD describes financial...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Oct 14, 2019 | nursing home abuse and neglect
Not all Tennessee nursing homes have problems. Many families are able to find a suitable place that cares for their loved one. However, some Tennesseans are not so fortunate. A report by the Knoxville News Sentinel described negligence of care discovered in a number...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Mar 6, 2019 | nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect can take place right under your nose. Many types of abuse and neglect are invisible; Unless a resident tells you about the abuse, it may be hard to know it’s taking place.As someone who wants to make sure your loved one is safe and...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Jan 10, 2019 | nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing homes are supposed to be safe spaces for the elderly to receive the care they need as they age. Many people who reach the need for a nursing home are unable to perform some of their daily tasks on their own. They may have advanced health conditions that lead...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Nov 29, 2018 | nursing home abuse and neglect
Placing a loved one into a nursing home is hard. It might be the last resort after trying in-home health care options or attempting to care for them yourself. The reality is that many people need to go into nursing homes, especially as they approach the end of their...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Nov 2, 2018 | nursing home abuse and neglect
There is little more important than the safety and comfort of our relatives. It can be difficult to make the decision to move an elderly relative into an assisted living facility or nursing home. But once that decision is made, we must hope that the facility’s...
On behalf of Pryor Priest & Harber | Sep 7, 2018 | nursing home abuse and neglect
One of the most important decisions we can make for our elder relatives is to commit them to reliable round-the-clock care if the necessity appears. Many facilities across the Volunteer State help fulfill these needs, but families must be vigilant to prevent abuse or...
