A large award was demanded earlier this month in a nursing home fall case. It began when a 67-year-old woman moved into the nursing home in July 2003 simply to recover from knee surgery. But on August 9th, when she…

A Virginia couple guilty of identity theft of an elderly man are going to be spending the next three years in prison. U.S. District Judge Samuel G. Wilson sentenced Robbie and Kathryn Poole earlier this week. Robbie Poole will serve…

One health and rehab center reported that 21 residents have been suffering from generalized respiratory illness. the symptoms include coughing and congestion. As of Friday, no residents have been hospitalized, but it was unknown whether the number of residents affected…

One woman has donated her volunteer time to a nursing home since December 2001. At 81 years old she enjoys serving the nursing facility in a variety of ways. She started a flower and vegetable garden last year and continued…

One state has eliminated food safety inspections at hospitals, day care centers and nursing homes because of budget cuts, the Center for Science in the Public Interest said Friday. The bill that took effect Thursday, eliminated inspections at places that…

With more hot weather on the way, state officials are urging people to be cautious. They also took time out to honor the paramedics who rescued more than 100 seniors from the heat last week. Last week 150 seniors were…