Residents’ Rights

For many Californians the time comes when their loved elderly parent or family member may need some help within their home. Whether they need help...

Understaffing nursing homes is incredibly dangerous to adults over 65 residing in long-term care facilities such as Southern California nursing homes. That’s precisely why specific...

Elders being admitted to a long-term care facility, such as a Southern California nursing home, are granted certain rights. These rights are protected by regulations...

Isolation is a form of Elder Abuse in California, per California Penal Code §15610.43. Elder abuse is a violation of the rights of elders by...

Understaffing nursing homes is incredibly dangerous to adults over 65 residing in long-term care facilities such as Southern California nursing homes. That’s precisely why specific...

Nearly 70% of elder abuse victims are women, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. It is worth noting that the population of elder women...

Elder abuse typically refers to the knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a custodial care provider, caregiver, or any other person that causes harm to...

According to the World Health Organization, dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people. Dementia, which is a syndrome...

For many families the decision to help a loved one move into a long-term care facility is difficult. With elder abuse cases on the rise,...

The decision to place a loved one in a long-term care facility for the elderly can be a very difficult and emotionally demanding process. Both...

If your loved one is suffering from dementia, you should be sure that any nursing home you may be considering is equipped to care for...

The use of physical and chemical restraints in California nursing homes is sometimes a necessary way of protecting patients from injuring themselves and others. When...