by Allen Ritchie | Jan 31, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Elder abuse in the first degree in Alabama is when a person intentionally abuses the elder and causes serious physical harm to them. A person is an elder once they reach the age of 60. Intentionally abusing an elderly person and causing serious physical harm to them... by Allen Ritchie | Dec 3, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
The pandemic has kept many visitors away from nursing homes. So this December will be the first time many Alabamians have seen their loved ones. Here is my strong advice: check for signs of nursing home abuse when you go. It has been my experience that most... by Allen Ritchie | Sep 27, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Residents in nursing homes in Alabama are typically treated the same as they would be if they were at home with family members or caring for themselves. However, some situations occur when residents don’t get the proper nutrition that they need, resulting in... by Allen Ritchie | Aug 2, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
If you have a family member in a nursing home in Alabama, you expect that the person will be treated with respect and cared for in a professional manner. When residents fail to receive the care that they deserve, it’s often considered neglect. It might not be... by Allen Ritchie | Jul 6, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Every year, hundreds of individuals experience nursing home abuse and neglect in Alabama. Unfortunately, emotional abuse and neglect isn’t always easy to spot, but there are some things that you can look for. Here are some of the most common signs of emotional... by Allen Ritchie | May 21, 2021 | Firm News, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
If you are planning to move into an assisted living facility, it is important to choose a good one that takes care of their residents. Not every assisted living facility in Alabama is going to be a good fit for you, so here are some red flags to look out for when... by Allen Ritchie | May 7, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Premises Liability
It’s been estimated that about 5% of adults over the age of 65 live in nursing homes. It’s scary to think that these nursing home residents account for 20% of the total deaths that result from a fall for those 65 years of age or older. Understanding the... by Allen Ritchie | Feb 26, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
When families in Alabama entrust their loved ones to a nursing home, they expect that they’ll be cared for. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. There are times when people in nursing homes are neglected and mistreated. The number of people in... by Allen Ritchie | Jan 12, 2021 | Firm News, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
When you make the difficult decision to admit a loved to a nursing home, you do so with the assumption that he or she will receive excellent care from a dedicated staff of health care workers. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Family members of nursing home... by Allen Ritchie | Jan 7, 2021 | Firm News, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
The Coronavirus outbreak was the all-consuming story of 2020, and nursing home residents were often at the center of it. Those Americans who were most susceptible to the disease were getting sick and dying at unprecedented rates. Before a vaccine was available, there...