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Filing a Complaint vs. Hiring Legal Representation

Great strides have been made to recognize the issues within nursing homes and the insufficient, and sometimes neglectful, care that residents receive as a result

Update: New CDC & CMS Guidelines

At the beginning of February 2022, the CDC and CMS issued updates to their policies regarding COVID and nursing home visiting guidelines. These updates come

The Harmful Effect of Private Equity Ownership in Nursing Homes

It’s hard to say that any good things have come from this pandemic, but we can’t overlook the new attention now given to nursing homes

2 Legal Acts That Protect California Citizens

Legalese can be confusing, and with new legislation coming out every year, it’s easy to get bogged down in the minutia of how the law

Support Assembly Bill 1502

There are so many changes that need to be made in order to achieve the quality of care and living all senior citizens deserve in

Eliminating the Medi-Cal Asset Test: What You Need to Know

In October 2021 great strides were taken to help individuals and couples of lower income afford and have access to nursing home and care facility

8 Signs of Elder Abuse to Look For

One of the most tragic elements of the COVID-19 pandemic has been nursing home visitation restrictions. These restrictions kept families apart at a time when

Basic Legal Rights for California Elders

Last month was Residents’ Rights Month which sought to highlight the rights of individuals living in care facilities across the country. We at Gharibian Law

New Visitation Guidelines from CMS

We at Gharibian Law are excited to share the news that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have revised their guidelines for senior

Case Spotlight: Holley v. Silverado Living Management, Inc.

In September 2021, Art Gharibian of Gharibian Law was honored to represent the Holley family in the precedent-setting Holley v. Silverado Senior Living Mgmt., Inc.

Hiring an Expert: Personal Injury vs. Elder Abuse Attorneys

When it comes to your own safety or the safety and well-being of a loved one, you want the best advice and quality legal representation.

Take Action: Fairness for Injured Patients Act

As elder abuse and medical malpractice attorneys, Gharibian Law partners are passionate about changing the way law, specifically California law, punishes doctors and facilities guilty

Celebrating Residents’ Rights Month

October is Residents’ Rights Month, and we at Gharibian Law are excited to celebrate and raise awareness. We’ve talked about some of the steps being

Five of Six PROTECT Plan Reform Bills Signed

California governor, Gavin Newsom, signed five of the six bills included in the PROTECT Plan into law. PROTECT stands for Prioritize Responsible Ownership, Treatment, Equity

5 Ways You Can Advocate for Your Loved One

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

5 Resources for California Senior Citizens

If you are a senior citizen, or if you’re caring for a senior citizen, then you know how overwhelming it is to sort through all

Tell Congress to Support Nursing Home Provisions and Elder Justice Act Provisions in Current Budget and Reconciliation Package

We have a huge opportunity to get meaningful nursing home reforms passed into law! Congress is getting together to pass a budget reconciliation package