Residents’ Rights
October 04, 2016
According to a recent report from The New York Times, taking nursing home abuse claims to court has just become easier for residents and their...
September 05, 2016
It is an unfortunate fact that elder abuse is a common and growing problem in San Diego and throughout the United States. Abuse of the...
August 17, 2016
We all have family members that we love and want only the best for. As our parents and other family members reach an age where...
June 28, 2016
According to a recent report from the Associated Press, elderly residents of nursing homes who are considered to be challenging to care for are often...
June 12, 2016
Nursing homes in San Diego have a legal responsibility to ensure that residents are properly nourished. Nursing home staff must monitor residents during mealtime to...
March 08, 2016
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) jointly introduced a publication regarding Elder...
February 28, 2016
In June 2015, the Alameda County Courthouse ruled on a case involving Health and Safety Code §1418.8. As of January 2016, a final judgment was...
December 11, 2015
As the holidays approach, countless San Diego residents will share the seasonable spirit alongside their family, friends, and loved ones–many of which are elder and...
November 23, 2015
One of the most common dangers that the elderly encounter in nursing home settings is the potential for falls. According to the CDC, approximately 1,800...
October 21, 2015
According to a recent study conducted by Cornell University, 1 in 5 nursing home residents suffer abuse at the hands of their fellow residents. The...
September 29, 2015
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, 27% of the 1.5 million Baby Boomers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender worry about...
March 31, 2015
The numbers of low income elderly and/or disabled Californians who are choosing to stay in their homes rather than reside in institutions, including nursing homes,...