While policy regarding nursing home care is improving and progressing to create safer living spaces, we are still fighting for the best possible care. We are always grateful for the hard work of individuals across the country, including our amazing Gharibian Law team, who dedicate their lives to improving nursing homes. However, there are still […]
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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 few other law specialties that allow us to help other members of our community find justice for their loved ones. One of those areas of laws we practice is Wrongful
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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 to a shower, good nutrition, and freedom from abuse. In fact, your rights encompass all aspects of your care, including your medical rights. As a nursing home resident, it might
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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 abuse. In fact, the majority of elder abuse is perpetrated by family members of the victim. The likelihood of family abusers is high for a number of reasons, and family
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The issue of understaffing in nursing homes is not a new topic for this blog. As a major problem affecting nearly every nursing home in America, staffing standards and understaffing have become a huge talking point in the industry. To better understand the problem and offer real solutions, The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term
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According to the CDC, there are roughly 36 million falls among older adults every year. In 2020, those falls resulted in 36,000 deaths. These shocking numbers over the years have led to a number of programs, awareness, advocacy, and research that will hopefully decrease those numbers significantly. Here’s what you need to know about fractures
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Of the areas of law that the Gharibian Law team specializes in, medical malpractice can be the most complicated. Anyone can be the victim of medical malpractice, but the elderly in America can be especially vulnerable to this. It is important to stay diligent regarding all medical interactions and procedures, and to take the proper
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As we already know, the lack of staff in nursing homes and the extra time that caregivers have to work without being adequately trained can have negative effects on their behavior with the older adults they have to care for. For this reason, nursing home and retirement home managers, as well as people who visit
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Diabetes is one of the most common illnesses among nursing home residents. According to the BMC Nursing medical journal, roughly 18% of the U.S. nursing home population is diagnosed with diabetes. As a result, a large number of residents need extra care to ensure that they do not suffer the detrimental effects of the disease.
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Falls and broken bones in older people can significantly change their lives as the risks of falling and more serious injuries increase as the years go by. This type of falls can lead to a fracture, bring an elderly adult more health problems that are not only highlighted in a simple bone fracture, also thanks
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