A few months ago we discussed a case that our team fought hard for and won. The Holley v. Silverado case involved neglect that resulted in death, arbitration, and wrongful death. It was truly a victory for the victim’s family to win this case and we were honored to represent and seek justice for them. […]
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When it comes to long-term and elderly care for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to know the facts. Organizations like California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) are great resources for fact sheets that keep you informed through the process of finding and navigating life in a nursing home. The CANHR site has
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Natural disasters are the one thing we must all prepare to be unprepared for. Because of the unpredictable nature of natural disasters, it’s often hard to know what we will need — however, a plan can make incredible improvements to safety and health in the event of a disaster. During COVID and the recent power
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It’s no secret that staffing issues in nursing homes have dominated the Biden Administration’s reforms focus. The coming weeks mark one year since the administration announced their proposed nursing home reforms, and while progress is expected to be slow, the need for staffing changes is more dire than we may think. The National Consumer Voice
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Utilizing quality measures (QMs) in nursing home ratings has been at the forefront of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’s efforts to track and encourage quality care within nursing homes across the country. However, this system relies on self-reporting and has the capacity for error when it comes to reported diagnoses. Recently, CMS has
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If you’re 65 or older and looking into long-term care living, ready to enjoy retirement, then maintaining your independence and getting the help you need is probably your top priority. Luckily, there are a ton of resources out there for anyone looking for extra help and guidance. From non-medical care to Dementia care, to disaster
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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; knowing that we make a difference in the lives of abuse victims, seek justice, and become a voice for the voiceless. As we close out 2022 and look into the
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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 prevent it from happening.” In their mission to prevent elder abuse, they conduct a large amount of research, financially support studies and organizations, and provide a number of resources for
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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 and how they cause more harm than good in most cases. The use of these drugs has been an ongoing issue in the nursing home industry as care facilities find
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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 year the Biden administration turned vital attention to low nursing home staff numbers that have plagued the industry for decades. The administration proposed important regulations that would require a staffing
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