How Nursing Homes Care for Residents with Cancer | Podcast 277
Release Date: 11/17/2025
PICC Lines in Long-Term Care: What You Must Know | Podcast 301
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What are the risks and responsibilities when using a PICC line in a nursing home? Improper management can lead to infection, complications, or worse. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Alice Darby to discuss how PICC lines are used in long-term care and what families should know about their safety.
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300th Episode Special: Rob and Will Smith
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In this special 300th episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk sits down with Will Smith for a unique and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they reflect on the biggest lessons learned, the impact of storytelling, and how advocacy continues to evolve through the Nursing Home Abuse Podcast.
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Elopement Cases in Nursing Homes Explained | Podcast 299
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What happens when a nursing home resident wanders away unnoticed? Elopement can lead to serious injury or death and often points to staffing and supervision failures. These cases raise major safety and legal issues. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Kristen Lojewski to talk about elopement cases and how nursing homes can be held accountable.
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Who Makes Up the Interdisciplinary Team in a Nursing Home? | Podcast 298
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Is anyone really coordinating care in nursing homes? Interdisciplinary teams are meant to improve outcomes, but they often fall short. Poor teamwork can lead to missed care and preventable injuries. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Barbara Resnick to discuss the current state of interdisciplinary care teams and where improvement is needed.
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What a Day in a Nursing Home Really Looks Like | Podcast 297
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What does a normal day really look like inside a nursing home? From meals to medications to staffing gaps, daily routines reveal a lot about quality of care. Small failures can add up to serious harm. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Irene Nobles to walk through a typical day for nursing home residents and what families should watch for.
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How to Assess Pain in Nonverbal Dementia Patients | Podcast 296
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How do you know a resident with dementia is in pain if they can’t speak? Too often, pain goes untreated because staff miss the signs. Proper assessment tools can change that. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Nicole Dawson to talk about pain assessment tools for nonverbal residents with dementia.
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Choosing the Right Support Surface in Long-Term Care | Podcast 295
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Can the wrong mattress cause a pressure injury? Support surfaces play a major role in preventing painful and dangerous wounds. When nursing homes cut corners, residents suffer. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Michelle Swanger to discuss how support surfaces should be selected and used to prevent pressure injuries.
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How Assisted Living Facilities Prevent Falls | Podcast 294
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Are falls in assisted living really unavoidable? Many falls are caused by poor assessments, unsafe environments, and missed warning signs. With the right steps, most falls can be prevented. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Cassy Plaisir to talk about effective fall prevention strategies in assisted living facilities.
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Why Wounds Don’t Heal: 5 Clinical Causes | Podcast 293
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Why do some wounds never seem to heal in nursing homes? Certain medical conditions can slow healing and increase the risk of infection if not properly managed. Nursing homes must account for these risks in care planning. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dennis Collins to break down five clinical conditions that commonly interfere with wound healing.
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Why Bed Mobility Is NOT the Same as Repositioning | Podcast 292
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Does being mobile in bed mean a resident doesn’t need regular turning? Not exactly. Confusion around mobility and repositioning can lead to dangerous pressure injuries. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Michelle Edwards to break down the difference and explain what real preventative care looks like.
info_outlineAre nursing homes equipped to handle residents with cancer? These patients need special attention, but many facilities fall short in providing the right care. Missed symptoms or poor coordination can quickly lead to suffering. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Charlotte Goor to discuss the unique needs of cancer patients in long-term care settings.