On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Feb 26, 2021 | Nursing Home
When you place a loved one in an Oklahoma nursing home, you want to believe that he or she will be properly looked after while living there. However, it isn’t uncommon for residents to be treated poorly by their caregivers. In some cases, they are subject to...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jan 26, 2021 | Nursing Home
Some long-term care facilities have had serious problems with mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing home negligence is already an issue that the country is facing, but it worsened during the lockdowns. The Biden administration may look into what they can...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jan 14, 2021 | Nursing Home
When you put your mom in a nursing home, you wanted what was best for her. You wanted her to get the extra care she needed and to have qualified staff helping her. However, nursing home staff sometimes neglect patients, causing existing injuries to worsen. Or staff...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jan 8, 2021 | Nursing Home
Elderly nursing home residents rely on the care and attention of the staff to prevent injuries and devastating conditions. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence or outright abuse can result in physical and emotional harm. A nursing home resident can struggle with...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Dec 17, 2020 | Nursing Home
7 types of elder abuse Individuals trust a nursing home staff to provide the care and attention needed by an elderly loved one. Unfortunately, due to understaffing, poor training or intentional maliciousness, nursing home residents are often neglected or abused in...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Oct 22, 2020 | Nursing Home
For many people in Oklahoma, placing their parents in a nursing home can be one of the most difficult decisions of their lifetimes. If their parents are subjected to abuse or negligence in the nursing home, the decision becomes even more painful. If an individual has...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Sep 28, 2020 | Nursing Home
Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are painful skin lesions. They occur when a person’s body remains in a single position over time and a sore or ulcer develops when their skin is under pressure from a surface. It is often individuals who have limited mobility who...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jun 22, 2020 | Nursing Home
Nobody likes to imagine somebody hurting their loved ones, particularly when said loved ones cannot defend themselves. Taking care of your elderly loved ones is of paramount importance, which is likely why your family made the decision to transition your loved one...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Jun 1, 2020 | Nursing Home
When Oklahoma families decide whether a nursing home is a good fit for their loved ones, they may need to research whether some facilities misuse antipsychotic drugs to control residents. We have helped clients advocate for the best interests of their family members...
On Behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | May 30, 2020 | Nursing Home
Your parents and grandparents cared for you while you were growing up. Now it is time for you to ensure their safety. If they are in a nursing home, you do not want them abused. In 2019, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services conducted over 3,000 abuse...
