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Identifying and Reporting Healthcare Fraud in Nursing Homes with Giroux & Associates Nursing home neglect and abuse in the form of healthcare fraud is on the rise. Many people in nursing homes feel helpless when it comes to the unethical and illegal practices of...

Taking Action Against Nursing Home Abuse: Giroux & Associates Can Help You Understand the Different Types When you place a loved one in a nursing care facility, the idea that they might suffer abuse is unconscionable. Though rare, it's important to recognize the...

Protecting the Rights of Elderly Residents: Giroux & Associates Can Help You Take Legal Action Against Negligent Nursing Homes If you suspect your loved one has suffered abuse or neglect while staying in a nursing home, a Tampa nursing home abuse lawyer can...

Considering the Right Factors: Giroux & Associates' Advice on Choosing a Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved One Caring for an elderly or disabled loved one can put a tremendous amount of strain on the caregiver. A Tampa nursing home neglect lawyer can explain some...

Seeking Compensation and Justice for Nursing Home Neglect and Wrongful Death: Giroux & Associates Can Help The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can cause stress and turmoil within the family. It's understandable to want what's best for the people...

Protecting Your Elderly Loved Ones from Financial Exploitation with Giroux & Associates Individuals over the age of 50 own 70 percent of the nation’s assets. This fact alone should cause you to be concerned for the welfare of a loved one who is in a nursing home....

Identifying Signs of Nursing Home Abuse: Frequent Crying, Agitation, Withdrawal and Fear The statistics are truly staggering. In 2010 alone, the number of elder and nursing home abuse cases was 5,961,568 as reported by the National Center on Elder Abuse, Bureau of...

Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Willful Misconduct: Giroux & Associates' Legal Representation If you or someone you love is in a nursing home, you need to read this article. Willful Misconduct Defined Willful misconduct is a deliberate, purposeful and often...

Warning Signs of Pressure Sores and the Potential Effects of Negligence in a Nursing Home One important sign that your loved one is being neglected is the presence of pressure sores on the skin. Don't count on nursing home staff to report the existence of pressure...