It’s no secret that nursing home quality does not always live up to acceptable standards. And while official government surveys and self-reports can give us some insight into the nursing home industry, it’s polls of the public that might reveal the most damning grievances. Recently, a Gallup poll was conducted which showed how the general […]
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A recent change has occurred in the approach to resident care. Especially when it comes to broad-brush rules. The problem with laws that address issues on a general level is that specific cases are not taken into consideration—leaving some residents suffering unnecessary restrictions on their rights. Recently, the California Department of Social Services proposed changes
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We are officially in the midst of Residents’ Rights Month and there is a lot of work we can all do to improve care across the country. As the host of Residents’ Rights Month, the National Consumer Voice has some amazing resources that everyone should become familiar with through the month of October. Here are
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Residents’ Rights Month starts on October 1 which means we only have a few more days to plan how we will be advocating for nursing home residents. In the coming month, it’s important to remember all the progress we’ve made, while also noting the areas of nursing home care that still need our attention. Hence
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While policy changes, laws, and legal precedents are great ways to better the nursing home industry, they require time, legal action, the legislative process, and money. While those things are at work, thanks to advocacy organizations and state and federal representatives, there is still a lot we all can do on a daily basis to
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Art Gharibian had the honor of being published in the September issue of Advocate Magazine. His article talked about arbitration agreements, their complexities, the laws surrounding them, and more. Arbitration is a major issue in the nursing home industry, often trapping residents and their families in an agreement that rarely sides with them and often
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Since 2022, when the Biden administration released their proposed nursing home reforms, staffing standards have been in the spotlight. Nursing homes have always suffered when it comes to staffing, making living conditions worse for residents, and working conditions worse for staff members in an already tough profession. As of September 1, 2023, Centers for Medicare
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Of the areas of law that the Gharibian Law team specializes in, medical malpractice can be the most complicated. Anyone can be the victim of medical malpractice, but the elderly in America can be especially vulnerable to this. It is important to stay diligent regarding all medical interactions and procedures, and to take the proper
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Whether you’re aging in place or living in an assisted living nursing home, there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself before you go to court. Abuse can happen to anyone, and anyone can be an abuser. In fact, 60% of elder abuse perpetrators are family members to the abused. So if
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Protecting yourself and loved ones often starts with knowledge and resources. Preventing abuse starts with using knowledge and resources available to carefully analyze your options and make informed choices. That’s why we are passionate about sharing valuable resources so they are easy to find and you can feel confident as you age. Here are three
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