5 Ways to Advocate for Older Americans in the New Year
There is nothing so satisfying as knowing you are making a difference in other peoples’ lives. That’s one of our motivators here at Gharibian Law;
Blogs
6 Abuse-Prevention Projects Supported by ACL
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) functions largely on the motto that “the best way to intervene in the problem of elder abuse is to
Consequences of Negligence
Neglect cases are those in which caregivers neglect nursing home residents for various reasons, and unfortunately, it is very common in our country due to
Inspector General: Continued Use of Antipsychotics
The use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes is not a new topic for us. Previously, we discussed the overuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes
Support Nursing Home Provisions in Appropriations Bill
As 2022 is coming to a close, it is important to plan for the coming year and take stock of what we’ve already accomplished. This
Common Nursing Home Injuries
For an elderly person to present injuries shortly after entering a new nursing home or to start presenting them unexpectedly when they did not happen
Staffing Requirement Update
During and in the wake of the pandemic, we have talked about one of the biggest areas in which most nursing homes fall short: staffing.
Holley v. Silverado: Elder Neglect & Wrongful Death Settlement & Case
Winning cases is always a proud achievement, especially because we know it obtains legal justice for the victim, holds the nursing home or care facility
The importance of creating a community for older adults
After the pandemic caused all seniors to have to isolate themselves completely in order to take care of their health and not get infected because
Hiring an Elder Abuse Lawyer in California
No matter how severe the abuse or neglect, it is always worth consulting a lawyer to know your next steps. Whether it’s you or a
Nursing Home Injuries: Shocking Frequency & What To Do
When it comes to nursing home abuse, one case is too many. Which is why it’s shocking to learn that a quarter of all nursing
Sores and Neglect
Unfortunately, bedsores or sores from staying immobile for a long time in bed affect thousands of elderly people living in nursing homes or retirement homes.
The Cause & Effect of Dehydration in Nursing Homes
Neglect is a multifaceted issue with many different causes, various forms, and a variety of sometimes hard to spot symptoms. For example, just one aspect
Ensuring Quality Care & Preserving Residents’ Rights
As we close out Residents’ Rights Month, there are some final notes we’d like to make. In order to ensure quality care for yourself and
October is Resident Rights Month
During the month of October, Residents’ Rights Month is celebrated, which was established by the National Voice of the Consumer for Quality Long-Term Care with
3 Important Nursing Home Resident Rights You Need to Know
As we continue to celebrate Residents’ Rights Month throughout October, we’d like to shed some light on key rights. All rights are important, of course,
Negligence and the California Statute of Limitations
As we’ve discussed before, neglect is often harder to detect than overt physical abuse and is often not evident until well past the first initial
Signs Of Respiratory Infections In Elders
Identifying any respiratory disease in older adults in time is very important to be able to provide the appropriate treatment and that the disease does
Inspiring Unity: Celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October
It’s finally October, which means we are in full swing of celebrating Residents’ Rights Month! This is a great time to familiarize yourself with the
Key Findings in the Post-COVID For-Profit Nursing Home Investigation
Time and again we see ample evidence proving that the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked unfathomable damage on nursing home residents and staff. And as of September
