Elderly man with dysphagia. Elderly choking incidents are a serious risk in nursing homes.

Elderly Choking Incidents: Are Nursing Homes Doing Enough?

October 31st, 2025
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Benjamin M. Muth
Choking and Suffocation Are Leading Risks for Seniors in Long-Term Care Muscle strength naturally declines with age, making chewing and swallowing food increasingly difficult and raising the risk of choking. Among people aged 65 and older, the risk o… Read More
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Close-up hand of elderly with walking cane in the park. Visual concept for a nursing home neglect attorney blog discussing wandering and elopement in nursing homes.

Preventing Wandering and Elopement in Michigan Nursing Homes

January 6th, 2025
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Benjamin M. Muth
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities provide medical care and services to residents who cannot care for themselves. Due to declining mental abilities, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other mental health issues, some nursing home residents… Read More
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