Residents’ Rights

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...