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 believe it is vital for everyone to know their rights – it is key to knowing when those rights have been violated, and what you can do to protect yourself […]
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We at Gharibian Law are excited to share the news that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have revised their guidelines for senior resident home visitation. Throughout the worst months of COVID-19, nursing homes had to contend with the growing and important issue of visitation from loved ones and other organizations. Not willing
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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. That’s why when it comes to Elder Abuse cases you do not want to put your case in the hands of an attorney who does not have Elder Abuse experience.
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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 of malpractice. One way we want to encourage California residents to take action is by showing support for the Fairness for Injured Patients Act. The Fairness for Injured Patients Act
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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 taken to improve the lives of nursing home residents, but there are still improvements to be made, so we’d like to encourage all residents to speak up and caregivers and
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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 and Corporate Transparency and is a plan that aims to directly address nursing home and care facility conditions and policies. In the wake of Covid-19, light was shed on the
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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 who cannot speak or advocate for themselves. To help you take action, we’ve collected 5 ways you, as a caregiver, can advocate on behalf of your loved one, and ensure
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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 of the resources available to you and make sure you are receiving the best information. Here are five great resources available to anyone making an informed decision regarding the rights,
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We have a huge opportunity to get meaningful nursing home reforms passed into law! Congress is getting together to pass a budget reconciliation package and there are several important nursing home provisions, from the “Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act of 2021” (HR 5169) currently included and being marked up. Language from the Elder
Long before COVID-19 reached eldercare facilities and began sickening residents and staff members, state officials were aware that most Californian nursing homes had severe problems of all kinds. According to Nursing Home Compare, just in one facility, Californian inspectors identified 85 infringements last year, including not providing dental care to a resident and letting pressure
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