How Do You Report Suspected Understaffing in a Nursing Home?

If you suspect your loved one’s nursing home is understaffed, you’re probably not alone. But how do you report your concerns? Nursing home residents have a variety of rights, and one of those rights includes the right to have equal access to quality care. You also have the right to be free of any adverse…

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How to Advocate for Your Loved One in a Nursing Home

When your parents or loved ones live in a nursing home, it is hard to know whether they are receiving the appropriate care and attention, especially if the nursing home is a good distance away from where you live. While proper care should be the norm in nursing homes, the unfortunate reality is that many…

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How Does tPA Work to Reduce the Effects of Stroke?

Strokes can be terrifying. If you are fortunate enough to catch it early on, and you can get to a hospital, you expect them to do everything they can in order to help you. For those suffering from stroke, a tissue plasminogen activator can reduce or potentially eliminate the effects if it is administered quickly…

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We Need to Put a Stop to “Warehousing” in Nursing Homes

The term “warehousing” implies that a residential facility – like a nursing home – is providing only food and shelter for a resident. Typically, it’s used to describe the process of placing a person with significant mental health concerns into a nursing home or assisted living facility, despite that facility not having the resources or…

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Louisiana’s Elderly Protective Services Is Failing

Garcia & Artigliere has long represented victims of elder abuse, so when revelations about Louisiana’s Elderly Protective Services poor standing came to light, we can’t say we were very surprised. The Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS) is “responsible for investigating reports of elders aged 60 and above who are at risk due to abuse, neglect,…

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Standards of Care in Arizona Nursing Homes

Nursing homes in Arizona are considered to be long-term facilities that provide nursing services to residents. Nursing homes are responsible for taking care of seniors and elderly individuals who need nursing, medical, or rehabilitative care 24 hours a day. These facilities are typically staffed with doctors, nurses, certified nurse assistants, and other professionals who play…

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Nursing Home vs. Skilled Nursing Facility

If you are a senior or have a senior in your life, you may have come across two different types of facilities when looking up various options for their care. These terms are “nursing homes” and “skilled nursing facilities.” While these two types of facilities and terms may seem very similar, they are actually quite…

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