Knowing what to do in the event of abuse is one thing, but there are also steps and strategies that help prevent nursing home abuse altogether. When entering a nursing home setting or making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home, it is important to take extra steps to ensure safety. […]
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Creating an aging-friendly world, addressing mental health, and advocating for better, safer living conditions for elderly Americans can be as simple as acknowledging the harm of loneliness. During COVID, we saw a dramatic and damaging uptick in isolation and loneliness among elders. Specifically, among nursing home residents who were barred from seeing loved ones. For
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Often, the rights of nursing home residents are violated because of a lack of knowledge. Either the resident doesn’t understand their rights, their loved ones don’t understand resident rights, or both parties are purposefully misled. Within the nursing home industry, specifically regarding resident evictions, administrators often offer misleading information, claiming involuntary holds as a basis
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Consulting a lawyer can be an intimidating prospect. Not only is taking a case to court confusing, but the abuse you or your loved one have experienced adds another layer of anxiety, and taking the step to hold the nursing home accountable can feel overwhelming. However, there are resources out there, including a recent Super
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Actively participating in the elder law industry is one of the best parts of our jobs here at Gharibian Law. One of the ways we do that is by lending expertise and insight to articles. Recently, Art Gharibian contributed to two Super Lawyer articles discussing when to consult a lawyer and how to address concerns
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