Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be extremely demanding on family members. When you’re no longer able to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to find a nursing home or other residential care facility that will provide the highest-possible caliber of care, catering to the particular needs of … Read More
Family of Nursing Home Resident Killed in Accident Sues for Damages
The relatives of a woman who died in a Deschutes County retirement facility are now suing the facility for damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. Learn more below about the accident and the duties of care held by Oregon nursing homes. The recent lawsuit was filed by the surviving family members of Wilmetta June Cornell, who … Read More
Oregon DOJ Reports Alarming Growth in Elder Abuse
As the elderly population increases, with the number of Americans over age 65 projected to double in the next three decades, cases of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation have significantly grown and are expected to increase in the next few years. Appalling Statistics on Elder Abuse Oregon’s Department of Justice said that approximately 2.1 million … Read More
Employee Fired after Reporting Suspected Nursing Home Neglect
A former nursing assistant who worked in a Portland nursing home has filed a lawsuit against the facility after she was allegedly fired because she reported patient neglect. The former employee states that while she was on leave with the flu, other employees at the facility failed to provide proper care for her patient. When … Read More