January 2024

Actionable Tips for Preventing Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Strategies To Prevent Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

What would you do if your loved one’s safety was at risk in a care facility—a reality for many families, as nearly 29% have experienced physical abuse and 95% encounter or witness neglect? If you’ve noticed signs of mistreatment, you may wonder, “Is there anything I can do to protect them?” or “What steps should […]

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Battling Senior Loneliness & Dementia With Pets

Battling Senior Loneliness & Dementia With Pets

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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Involuntary Holds: Gharibian Law Weighs In

Involuntary Holds: Gharibian Law Weighs In

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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