Dudensing Law

Nursing homes across the country are routinely giving antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients to control their behavior, according to a…

An elder abuse lawyer in Los Angeles looks at long term care residents rights.

Incidents of non-sexual battery in nursing homes and assisted living facilities often involve acts of physical abuse committed by staff…

Preventing sexual abuse in nursing homes and other long-term care settings requires a comprehensive strategy that recognizes resident vulnerability, strengthens…

Sexual abuse is among the most serious forms of elder abuse that occurs in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and…

In last week’s blog, we looked at risk factors for pressure injuries (commonly known as pressure sores or bedsores). Below…

Pressure injuries occur when skin and underlying tissue are exposed to prolonged pressure. While they can affect anyone, certain groups…

Pressure injuries — commonly known as bedsores, pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers—make up a significant portion of elder abuse lawsuits…

Choking and aspiration pneumonia are common in nursing homes, especially for frail residents and those with swallowing difficulties or neurological…

A Los Angeles elder abuse lawyer discusses infection prevention strategies for nursing homes.