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
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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In the News: Minimum Staffing Rule Rescinded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
3 Tips for Preventing Financial Abuse
Finances are a huge source of anxiety for most people. Everyone, from all age groups and backgrounds, experiences uncertainty when it comes to financial decisions
Los Angeles Social Isolation Impact Coalition Battles Loneliness
As their name suggests, the Los Angeles Social Isolation Impact Coalition’s (LASIIC) primary focus is the impact of isolation on long-term care residents. So it’s
Respiratory Infections in Nursing Homes: Causes and Legal Options
Many families move a loved one into a nursing home with the hope that they’ll be safe, well cared for, and closely monitored. But during
Choking and Aspiration in Nursing Home Facilities
For most of us, eating is second nature. For some nursing home residents, it’s a daily risk. Even soft foods can become a choking hazard
Physiological and Emotional Injuries in Nursing Homes
Something doesn’t feel right. Your loved one seems quieter than usual during your visit. They’ve lost weight, won’t make eye contact, or maybe there’s a
Topics and Takeaways from the CDA Listening Session
As awareness rises for the problems invading the long-term living industry, there are more and more events to address the concerns of the community. To
Governor Newsom Attempts to Delay Law that Could Save Facilities $1B
The battle for what’s best for nursing homes and resident care continues. From staffing minimums to safety requirements, legislators and industry professionals are trying to
Broken Bones in Nursing Homes: Causes, Signs & What To Do
When a loved one breaks a bone in a nursing home, it’s not just a medical emergency—it can also be a wake-up call. Broken bones
Burn Injuries in Nursing Homes: Causes, Liability, and Legal Options
Burn injuries in nursing homes are not only painful—they’re often avoidable. When an elderly resident suffers a burn, it may indicate more than an accident.
Cuts and Lacerations in Nursing Homes: Causes, Signs of Neglect and Legal Options
In nursing homes, even seemingly minor injuries can have serious consequences. What may appear to be a minor scrape or cut can rapidly become infected,
In the News: 7 LA Nursing Homes Face License Suspension
One of the best protections we have against negligent nursing homes is issued violations. Surveyors and professionals in the state licensing departments wield the power
Nursing Home Injuries — Sepsis
Sepsis is fast, deadly, and far too common in nursing homes. It’s the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., and seniors in care
Update: Minimum Staffing Rule
Long-term care staffing minimums have been a major topic in the industry for a long time. The 2020 pandemic revealed a few truths about nursing
Flip the Script: Older Americans Month
One of the most forgotten social classes deserves so much more. Older Americans are not just retirees, they are our grandparents, neighbors, aunts, and uncles.