Few things cause more anxiety than finances. Everyone, from all age groups and backgrounds, experiences anxiety and uncertainty when it comes to financial decisions and welfare. In fact, according to a Bankrate article, “52 percent of U.S. adults said money has a negative impact on their mental health, including causing stress.” And this doesn’t necessarily […]
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It’s easy to feel helpless and stressed in the face of life’s changes, especially when you are responsible for the welfare of a family member who cannot speak or advocate for themselves. To help you take action, we’ve collected 5 ways you, as a caregiver,can advocate on behalf of your loved one. These simple steps
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Some of the work done to raise awareness of elder abuse is not in the courtroom or in the legislative branch of your state. Rather, there are multimedia resources that can tell stories and inspire action. We’d like to feature some of these films, podcasts, and books that help us create a better, more aging-friendly
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One of the biggest aspects of the fight for better nursing homes involves standards. We want a nursing staff standard, high care standards, transparency standards, and more. Holding organizations up to high standards means it becomes very clear when they are not properly caring for residents and should be held accountable. A lack of standards
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Among the community work and involvement the Gharibian Law team participates in throughout the year, we are always proud to be a part of CANHR’s 26th Elder Law Conference. This year, we were especially honored to be a Platinum Sponsor and wanted to share more about this fantastic event that is helping to make waves
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Nursing home ownership and transparency are directly related. As we continue to address some of the key issues within the nursing home industry, we must note correlations between ownership and quality of care. Over the past few years, the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) released a number of reports investigating nursing home ownership
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When it comes to protecting loved ones living in nursing home facilities, it is critical to keep an open eye. When visiting, there are key things to look out for that can help you catch neglect and abuse before it becomes severe enough to cause other problems. As a family member or friend, don’t forget
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Advocating for your rights is a key to maintaining independent and quality care throughout your life. Being able to speak for yourself and make your own decisions should not end when you enter a nursing home, and should not be affected by old age. Often, as individuals age, their ability to make sound decisions deteriorates
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As part of their resources for Residents’ Rights Month, the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care released a newsletter with incredibly valuable information for all of us. One of the pieces of information was their 5 steps for reporting problems in the nursing home. In order to properly advocate for yourself and loved ones,
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Knowing your rights is one of the best ways to properly equip yourself for advocacy. Especially if you’re speaking up for yourself. And since this year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme is Amplify Our Voices, we thought we should outline residents’ rights so residents across the country have the information they need. Residents’ Rights While there
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