Posts tagged elderly

• Grandparent Scam Gains Popularity, Robs Elderly of Thousands of Dollars

  David Mittleman | April 12, 2012 1:05 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
  

  You may have heard of the dubious grandparent scam that gained popularity a few years ago. Callers scam the elderly by calling and pretending to be a grandchild that has been arrested in another...

• Don't Get Duped by Luxurious Nursing Home Amenities When Making Your Decision

  David Mittleman | December 13, 2011 9:31 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
  

  The Detroit Free Press recently reviewed the state inspection reports for Michigan nursing homes and made several shocking discoveries. At least six individuals under the care of nursing...

• Four Prescription Drugs the Cause of Most Emergency Room Visits

  David Mittleman | November 26, 2011 9:23 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Yesterday I wrote about the dangers of a common over-the-counter painkiller, Tylenol--but when it comes to prescription medications, a new study found that four drugs are the main culprits for...

• Use of Physical Restraints With Elderly Patients Leads to More Harm Than Good

  David Mittleman | November 11, 2011 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
  

  Dealing with elderly patients can be difficult and unpredictable, but according to a growing body of medical research restraining patients to prevent them from pulling out tubes or falling can do...

• Cold-Related Deaths a Chilling Reminder of Winter’s Danger

  David Mittleman | February 12, 2009 4:30 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
  

  In many parts of the country, this winter has been brutally cold and snowy. This icy weather is more than a mere annoyance or inconvenience, it can be a fatal force of nature that destroys property...

• Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

  Timothy Smith | December 31, 2008 10:18 AM | 0 CommentsTraverse City, MI Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
  

  Long-term analysis of nursing home quality of care has recently been completed by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This reporting substantiates the lower quality of care provided by...

• Nursing Home Neglect Results in Death

  David Mittleman | December 31, 2008 9:03 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A wrongful death suit has been filed on the behalf of a 72-year-old Stillwater, Minnesota man. Dean Cole spent 21 days in the Golden Living Center Greeley before he died of extreme dehydration. Mr....

• Alzheimer's Drug Given Approval for Higher Dosage Despite Risks to Patients

  David Mittleman | April 23, 2012 8:54 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Just as their patent was about to expire, the maker of an Alzheimer's drug was given approval for a higher dosage, thereby extending their exclusive right to sell the drug. However, not only...

• Number of Deaths from Listeria Outbreak Expected to Rise Through October

  David Mittleman | September 29, 2011 8:18 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Toxic Substances
  

  While E. coli and Salmonella are more commonly known bacteria, a new food borne illness is spreading and creating more serious consequences than these two contaminants. Listeria, linked to...

• Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme--I Don't Think So Governor Perry!

  David Mittleman | September 09, 2011 7:58 AM | 2 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  With the GOP debate just a few days behind us and with Obama's jobs speech occuring just last night, you probably have a few political messages floating around in your mind. But I want to make sure...