It is no secret that, when it comes to vocations, attorneys do not enjoy the greatest affection society-wide, and the thought of contacting an attorney for any reason is, for many people, on par with going to the dentist or shopping for a new car. Of course, there are all kinds of attorneys with all […]
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A study published by the American Journal of Infection Control found the correlation between low staffing levels in a nursing home and failure to follow infection control protocols. It has long been argued in nursing home neglect cases that having sufficient numbers of qualified staff is the most important factor in ensuring good patient outcomes.
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Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, affect around 2.5 million Americans each year, often becoming a critical concern in elder care settings. For families and caregivers, understanding the three primary challenges related to pressure ulcers—prevention, identification and staging, and treatment—is vital in safeguarding the health and comfort of their loved ones. 1.
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Elderly and infirm residents of nursing homes are at an increased risk of malnutrition and dehydration for a myriad of reasons, most significantly because they frequently cannot monitor their own intake of food and water. A study completed in 2006 by the Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly found that “Nutrition is a major problem
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Arbitration is a legal process that was once mostly confined to disputes involving unions, professional guilds, and large-scale business conflicts where the players wanted to stay out of the headlines. But, more and more, large businesses are using arbitration as a way to defeat ordinary consumers from being able to pursue their rights in court.
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Bringing an elder abuse claim in California is often the right thing to do because it holds unethical and downright dangerous nursing home and assisted living facilities accountable for their actions and deters them from taking or allowing actions that can injure other elders. But, justice concerns aside, we know that elder abuse claims obviously
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Every nursing home resident has the right to be informed about the care and services being provided and to accept or refuse recommended treatment. When the treatment involves the use of psychotropic medications, there are special protections in place in nursing homes to make sure they are used properly. This includes the requirement that the
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Typically, when a family member comes to our office, it is because their loved one has suffered a serious injury or even death under surprising or suspicious circumstances. We are called upon to review clinical charts and records and consult with experts to determine whether anyone did anything wrong and, if so, how egregious was
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When a parent goes to live in a nursing home, it can be easy to second-guess oneself with questions about the care she is receiving and what role you should play in monitoring her well-being and taking action regarding the administration of the nursing home if need be. Taking care of the elderly is not
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In California, the Legislature has adopted a set of laws which are collectively known as the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act . Welf. & Inst. Code Section 15600 et seq. In California, elder abuse encompasses various forms of mistreatment of individuals aged 65 and older, while dependent adult abuse refers to similar abuses against adults
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