Key Takeaways from the 2025 Resident Report
Study after study shows us that our work is far from done. Key metrics, as well as anecdotes, prove that policy is nice, but action,
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New Elder Abuse Laws in California (2026)
When a nursing home fails to protect a vulnerable resident, families deserve answers—not excuses. In 2026, California is strengthening its elder abuse laws to make
Report: Settlement for False Claims Act
A victory was earned in the long-term nursing care industry this past week. Health consortium, Kaiser Permanente, agreed to pay $556 million in a settlement
Los Angeles Nursing Home Owner Licensed Despite Violations
For a long time, nursing home ownership has been identified as a problem in the industry. Depending on who owns and runs long-term care facilities
Specialized High-Acuity Care Neglect in Nursing Homes
Residents with complex medical needs depend on specialized high-acuity care to survive. When nursing homes or sub-acute facilities fail to provide that care correctly, the
Resident Rights Violations in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents do not give up their rights when they enter a skilled nursing facility. Federal and state laws establish clear protections to preserve
Report: Nursing Home Improvements Short-Lived According to HHS
As advocates for not just justice for those abused and neglected in nursing homes, but systemic improvements across all facilities, it often feels like we
Tips for Seniors to Banish Loneliness During the Holidays
Moving into a long-term facility can be one of the most stressful and lonely times in a person’s life. Not only is it a huge
Know Your Resident Rights
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
How To Document Evidence of Elder Abuse or Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect are devastating problems for older adults and the families who trust facilities to care for them. Hundreds of thousands of California
Connecting Elders to Technology
Technology feels like a necessary evil in our modern, fast-paced world. For older Americans it’s also overwhelming. There’s so much to learn, relearn, keep up
Caregiver Arrested After Hidden Camera Shows Alleged Elder Abuse
Earlier this month, Costa Mesa Police Department officials arrested a female caregiver for alleged Elder Abuse after being caught on surveillance video repeatedly beating a
5 consejos de defensa para residentes y cuidadores
Octubre es el Mes de los Derechos de los Residentes y eso significa que aumentan nuestros esfuerzos de defensa y concienciación sobre las cuestiones fundamentales.
3 recursos que te ayudarán a elegir una residencia de ancianos
Protegerse a uno mismo y a los seres queridos suele empezar por el conocimiento y los recursos. Prevenir los abusos empieza por utilizar el conocimiento
5 Advocacy Tips for Residents & Caregivers
October is Residents’ Rights Month and that means our efforts for advocacy and raising awareness of the core issues increases. To help with this effort
Stand with Me: October 2025 Residents’ Rights Month
Every year there are some key moments where we take time to truly focus on residents and their rights. Long-term care and nursing homes residents
3 Long-Term Care Facility Complaints Filed by FATE
Though regulatory agencies are not always perfect, they are one of the best defenses for long-term care residents. They have the power to escalate complaints
Suing for Elder Abuse in California
When families place an elderly loved one in a nursing home, assisted living community, or under the care of a professional caregiver, they expect safety
In the News: Minimum Staffing Rule Rescinded
For years the Minimum Staffing Rule has been in the news. From when it became extremely apparent that it was needed to the introduction of
Elder Care Policies for the Caregivers Themselves
We talk a lot about the problems facing long-term nursing care and the employees of that industry. Residents face potential neglect, depression, anxiety, and declining