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The Unfortunate Plight of Nursing Home Employees

By Neil Shous, Esq.

As with anything in this world, there are always going to be exceptions to the rule. But in general, California nursing homes are staffed by caring, nurturing individuals who truly want to help others. The problem is lies in the awful reputation that plagues nursing homes. While it?s true that elder abuse in California nursing homes is common, it?s certainly not the norm. But anytime an elder who lives in one of these long-term care facilities is unhappy, injured, or ill, the staff is automatically suspected of abuse. The reality of the situation is that elders frequently suffer these conditions simply because of their age. But because actual instances of elder abuse in California nursing homes receive so much publicity, it is what the public has come to expect...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on January 22, 2010 (boomark / email).