21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathIn the News, Personal Injury Accident
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2014-04-21 21:13:082024-03-28 15:31:30Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath BlogWelcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog
The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives. Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
26 Aug 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse, In the News
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2022-08-26 11:15:562024-03-28 14:09:34Mental Health Resources for Older Adults in FloridaMental Health Resources for Older Adults in Florida
Older adults can experience the same mental health challenges as younger people. So why does it seem like only young and middle-aged populations are targeted in campaigns for better access to mental health care? We don’t know either, but we…
03 Aug 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse, In the News
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2022-08-03 10:33:482024-03-28 14:10:20Elopement in Nursing Homes: What it Means and What it Looks LikeElopement in Nursing Homes: What it Means and What it Looks Like
“Elopement” is when a nursing home resident (typically someone with cognitive loss, like dementia) leaves the premises unsupervised. Elopement can be intentional or unintentional, but whatever the situation, it’s extremely dangerous for…
22 Jul 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse, In the News
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2022-07-22 10:58:552024-03-28 14:16:03Americans With Disabilities Act 32nd Anniversary: Compliance in Nursing HomesAmericans With Disabilities Act 32nd Anniversary: Compliance in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are expressly covered under Title III regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was created to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of public life, including schools, transportation,…
09 May 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2022-05-09 16:37:042024-09-24 14:13:09Does your loved one live in a nursing home? Watch for these warning signs of memory loss.Does your loved one live in a nursing home? Watch for these warning signs of memory loss.
As our loved ones age, it is important to watch out for signs of memory loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that dementia is not a singular disease, but a general term for an impaired ability to remember, think,…
07 Mar 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2022-03-07 06:21:582024-03-28 14:21:28Alzheimer’s Abuse In Nursing HomesAlzheimer’s Abuse In Nursing Homes
Alzheimer's patients suffer from a type of dementia that makes it difficult or impossible to advocate for themselves. This makes them prime targets for elder abuse in nursing homes.
Alzheimer's abuse in nursing homes can take many forms.…
04 Mar 2022 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2022-03-04 13:11:292024-03-28 14:21:33Why are residents with dementia more at risk of abuse?Why are residents with dementia more at risk of abuse?
Why are residents with dementia more at risk of abuse? Why are they not adequately protected by the law? Why do nursing home staff members mistreat them so often? Why does this happen in the first place, and how can it be prevented?
These…
17 Dec 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2021-12-17 10:51:212024-03-28 14:22:24Can you sue an assisted living facility?Can you sue an assisted living facility?
Assisted living facilities are often the best choice for seniors who need help with daily tasks, but they can also be a place where neglect and abuse occur.
If your loved one has been the victim of elder abuse at the hands of their assisted…
05 Nov 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2021-11-05 11:51:242024-03-28 14:30:21How to Identify Medication Abuse in Nursing HomesHow to Identify Medication Abuse in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are meant to be a safe place where your elderly loved ones can be properly cared for in the later stages of their life. However, we know that many reported instances of elder abuse take place in these facilities. Medication abuse…
15 Oct 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2021-10-15 12:50:352024-03-28 14:30:36Does elder abuse occur in nursing homes?Does elder abuse occur in nursing homes?
Trusted friends and family may mean well by putting elders in a nursing home, but they can unexpectedly make their loved one a victim of elder abuse by doing so.
Quality nursing homes have their reputations ruined by bad care facilities.…
13 Aug 2021 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & FronrathElder Abuse
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Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath2021-08-13 12:14:362024-09-24 14:12:415 Risk Factors for Elder Abuse5 Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
One in six adults over the age of 60 has experienced abuse within the past year. The rate of abuse in nursing homes and care facilities is also high, with two in three staffers reporting they have abused a charge in the past year.
Elder abuse…