Even when families perform due diligence in choosing an Asheville nursing home for an aging parent or relative, abuse can still occur. Many seniors who are abused are victimized over and over again before the abuse is discovered – if it is ever discovered. One of the most difficult things about discovering elder abuse is […] The post Signs and Symptoms of Nursing Home Abuse appeared first on Lakota R. Denton, P.A. . source https://lakotardenton.com/signs-symptoms-nursing-home-abuse/

In our last post, we talked about a Western North Carolina residential care facility that, in 2015, received a zero rating by NC Department of Health and Human Services because of numerous, egregious health and safety standard violations that left the facility’s residents at serious risk of harm. Despite this, the facility’s owner successfully sued […] The post Which Nursing Home is Right for Your Loved One? appeared first on Lakota R. Denton, P.A. . source https://lakotardenton.com/nursing-home-abuse-facility-responsibility/

Like many residents of Asheville, you may have a family member who needs frequent or even around-the-clock care. However, work and other obligations outside the home keep many seniors’ adult children and relatives from being able to be present all day. Leaving a relative with special needs alone is often not possible, especially if they […] The post Nursing home abuse and neglect in Asheville appeared first on Lakota R. Denton, P.A. . source https://lakotardenton.com/nursing-home-abuse-neglect-asheville/