When it comes to protecting loved ones living in nursing home facilities, it is critical to keep an open eye. When visiting long-term care and assisted living facilities, there are key things to look out for. Carefully observing the rooms, social spaces, even the offices and decor can help you catch neglect and abuse before […]
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As advocates for not just justice for those abused and neglected in nursing homes, but systemic improvements across all facilities, it often feels like we take two steps forward and three backward. Of course, our patience is needed, especially when dealing with government organizations bogged down in red tape. But it is disheartening to hear
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Technology feels like a necessary evil in our modern, fast-paced world. For older Americans it’s also overwhelming. There’s so much to learn, relearn, keep up with, and adapt to that often senior citizens tend to get lost in the shuffle. But technology is a vital communication tool that connects elders to resources, family, friends, games,
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Finances are a huge source of anxiety for most people. Everyone, from all age groups and backgrounds, experiences uncertainty when it comes to financial decisions and welfare. This worry increases for senior citizens as they struggle to maintain their independence and start relying more on others to help pay bills and manage bank accounts. According
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It’s been a few years since the Biden administration added nursing home care to their list of priorities. Since then, we’ve seen a variety of improvements in awareness, if not in policy itself. However, we are still seeing clear pushes for better care and improved policy. In California, Governor Newsom signed twelve new laws each
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A Berkeley man was heavily sedated to prevent him from “wandering” in a Los Angeles nursing home. His over-medication eventually led to his death and his family is now suing the nursing home for “dependent neglect, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.” “A loss is considered a wrongful death when the death results from
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September is Healthy Aging Month! During September we are raising awareness of ways older Americans can age with grace and dignity and live their best possible lives. Aging is not everyone’s favorite topic, and can be scary for some, especially if they have health problems that could worsen as they get older. However, there are
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We often focus our attention on the residents and elderly Americans who need care. But what about the caregivers? They need just as much support and just as many resources to do their job and take care of some of America’s most vulnerable citizens. In fact, it might be more important that caregivers have what
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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 be many in-person trainings, conferences, and plenty of people to go to for help (such as your ombudsman), there are also a huge number of online resources for nursing home
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