Online Nursing Home Resident Resources
Despite our best efforts to provide key resources to nursing home residents across the country, there is always new information to share. While there may
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12 Takeaways from the Resident Council Guide
The adage is true: knowledge is power. Knowing your rights and the policies that shape quality care is incredibly important to bettering the nursing home
The 8 Recommendations for Addressing Elder Abuse at the Federal Level
Our local efforts to prevent abuse have helped make great strides in protecting our most vulnerable elderly population. However, sometimes help is needed at a
Wrongful Death & When to Hire Gharibian Law
Our focus and specialty at Gharibian Law is primarily elder abuse and neglect cases, specifically those taking place in nursing homes. However, we have a
3 Medical Resident Rights
We often talk about resident rights in terms of quality of life, daily activities, and general care. But your rights stretch well beyond the right
3 Facts About Fear of Retaliation from Consumer Voice
The fear of retaliation is a common result of consistent abuse. As a result, care facility residents and their families might keep quiet about their
In The News: Essential Caregivers Act Introduced
When working in an industry constantly battling red tape, we have to celebrate the small victories. Since COVID, we’ve been advocating for the Essential Caregivers
Aging Resources for California Elders
Did you know that by the year 2030 one out of every six people in the United States will be over the age of 60?
3 Ways to Get Involved in 2024
We are halfway through 2024, but there is still plenty of time to get involved in the fight for better living conditions in nursing homes
California Elder Abuse Definitions
Though we’ve talked extensively about elder abuse, you may still be wondering what the legal definition is. What, according to California law constitutes abuse? That
8 Tips & Facts for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is almost here! On June 15, we will join the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
10 Important Questions to Ask A Caregiver
Good professional care for your loved one is vital. More than ever, it is important to ensure anyone caring for America’s elderly is qualified, caring,
Take Action: Oppose Weakened Nurse Aid Training
It is no secret that better quality nursing equals better quality care. Over the past few years, it has been a focus of nursing home
Ensuring Nursing Home Safety
There are a number of factors that come into play regarding nursing home safety. With staffing standards in the news, it’s hard not to talk
10 Vital Pieces of the DHS & CMS Staffing Standard Final Rule
The road to a staffing standard final rule has been long. For decades this problem has permeated the industry, wreaking havoc on resident care standards.
In The News: “Staggering Hidden Profits”
Transparency and accountability continue to be issues at the forefront of the nursing home improvement cause. If we don’t know the full extent of the
Staffing Standards & H. R. 7513
The text of H.R. 7513 is simple. Only a single sentence, H.R. 7513 could change the approach to nursing home staffing standards. This can be
Battling Isolation in Nursing Homes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the most devastating increase in isolation and loneliness in nursing homes ever. Restricted by altered, or non-existent, visiting policies,
5 Nursing Home Discharge Facts You Need to Know
Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Receiving a discharge notice from a nursing home can feel terrifying for families already dealing with medical crises, emotional stress,
Elder Abuse: The Likelihood of Family Abusers
While elder abuse may commonly occur in nursing homes, it is not an issue confined to that industry. Instead, anyone can be guilty of elder