On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | Oct 7, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
One of the most difficult decisions you might ever make is deciding if or when to place a loved one in a nursing home. Pittsburgh is home to a large assortment of nursing homes, many of which provide high quality care. However, there is always a risk that your elderly...
On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | Sep 11, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
What does it take to turn a bad nursing home around and stop the abuse and neglect of the patients who live there? So far, it’s hard to say. When a nursing home “underperforms” badly enough, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid may recommend it as a candidate for...
On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | Aug 18, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
It’s easy to list out the positive qualities that you want in a nursing home when trying to find one for your parents. For instance, maybe you want a place that has great socialization opportunities so that they don’t feel lonely, and you want a place close to your...
On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | Jul 23, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
If your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse, it can lead to a lot of related factors. Perhaps foremost among these is stress. The person has to live in an environment where they feel unsafe and insecure. Even if actual abuse only happened one time, they may...
On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | Jun 18, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
There are many different kinds of abuse that a person can suffer, and older adults are particularly vulnerable to certain types of abuse. Families with loved ones in nursing homes are often diligent in their attempt to monitor for signs of physical or financial...
On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | May 6, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
Have you ever been at the nursing home when your loved one decides to press the call light? You know that a nurse can’t be there immediately, but you expect it to take a few minutes. After all, that light could mean someone needs emergency assistance, as in the case...
On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | Mar 31, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
No one likes the idea of having to place someone you love in the care of someone else. As loved ones grow older, however, it’s a reality many of us may face. Here are a few things to consider when searching for just the right nursing home for that someone you love:...
On behalf of Massa Butler Giglione | Feb 20, 2020 | Nursing home abuse
There comes a time in many people’s lives when they realize the rest of their life will be spent in a nursing home or assisted care facility. Sometimes we make this decision ourselves. Sometimes the loved one’s hand is forced by a child or relative, and...
