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: Illinois Nursing Home Abuse BlogElder Abusers Increasingly See Jail Time and Criminal Fines
By Levin & Perconti
A man who has been accused of running an illegal nursing home facility now faces up to six years in prison and $12,000 in criminal fines. The man is accused of abusing an elderly man in his care at the illegal nursing home facility. The reports of abuse included a tennis ball sized ulcer resulting from a bed sore, extreme weight loss and malnourishment, dehydration, withholding medication, and canceling doctor appointments. During this abuse, the nursing home operator charged the victim?s family $4,000 a month. This story highlights the importance of family members being involved and informed: family members should be sure to stay current with trends in the nursing home industry and learn how to spot signs of elder abuse.
Read the full story here.
Full post as published by Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog on April 09, 2008 (boomark / email).
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