According to a recent NPR article, there is a serious, growing issue of overmedicating nursing home residents. There are around 300,000 seniors in nursing homes today who are receiving anti-psychotic…
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Certified nursing homes in Oklahoma City and throughout the state are required to respect their residents’ rights and protections under federal and state law. Unfortunately, this is not always the…
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On May 9, 2010, Virginia Hicks, a resident at an Oklahoma City nursing home called Epworth Villa, suffered a broken wrist when an aide allegedly grabbed her arm with much…
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Families for Better Care, Inc. is a citizen advocacy group that acts as a watchdog of nursing homes for residents and their families. According to a recent NewsChannel 4 report,…
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A Vietnam War veteran is bruised and battered and his family believes that the Jones nursing home where he was staying is responsible. According to a KFOR news report, his…
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Abuse can happen at any Oklahoma nursing home. Even if you made every effort to find the perfect place for your loved one, there is still a chance that wrongdoing…
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Recent news reports have highlighted the deplorable conditions faced by Oklahoma nursing home patients due to understaffing. In one egregious case, a FOX 23 news investigative report uncovered frequently occurring…
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Many families in Oklahoma must choose a nursing facility while under pressure because of health or financial issues. Choosing the right nursing home can be difficult under the best of…
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When you choose a nursing home for your loved one, you expect a certain level of professionalism from the care providers. There are some Oklahoma nursing homes, however, that hire…
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A bill that was created to help prevent nursing home abuse throughout Oklahoma has officially not made it to committee. According to a News 9 report, the fight to pass…
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