Do you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home in San Bernardino County or elsewhere in Southern California? If so, it is critical that you learn more about identifying signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, and that you learn about your options for reporting it. Much too…
Nursing home residents should all be receiving a quality of care that prevents malnutrition, the development of bed sores and other infections, and other avoidable consequences of neglect. When a nursing home or assisted-living facility fails to provide such a level of care — often due to understaffing — the…
Nursing home abuse and neglect can happen at any facility in Riverside County and throughout Southern California. There are ways to reduce the risk of moving an elderly loved one into a facility where abuse or neglect may be more likely, such as by reviewing facility ratings, researching safety records,…
Moving a family member into a nursing home in San Diego County can be an emotionally difficult process for your loved one, as well as for yourself. There are many news reports about horrific incidents of nursing home abuse or neglect that result in severe and deadly harm to nursing…
Staff burnout at nursing homes in Los Angeles County can have significant — and sometimes life-threatening — consequences for elderly residents who are relying on those staff members for care. While certain kinds of nursing home abuse are intentional and result in both psychological and physical injuries, there are many…
If you have an elderly loved one who currently resides in a nursing home in San Bernardino County or elsewhere in North County, it is critical to be aware of injury risks at their nursing home — including common signs of harm. It is critical to know that a nursing…
In California, residents of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) and skilled nursing facilities often rely entirely on the facility to arrange and provide transportation. This may be for routine medical appointments, specialist visits, therapy, social outings, or even transfers between facilities. While this might seem straightforward, improper handling…
Older adults in Orange County nursing homes should always expect to be treated with dignity and respect, and they should also be able to expect that nursing homes are employing a sufficient number of staff to provide for the individual needs of residents. Yet, much too often, nursing homes do…
Older adults in Riverside County and throughout Southern California are not only at greater risk of falling than younger adults, but they are also more likely to sustain serious injuries when they do fall. According to a recent report in The New York Times, falls are nearly always preventable, yet…
In April 2020, Plaintiff Magazine featured a heartfelt and deeply personal article by elder abuse attorney Sanford Horowitz, known to friends and colleagues simply as Sandy. Written during the first week of COVID-19 lockdowns, the piece is part professional reflection, part life story, and all about the passion that has…