As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...

There are two important deadlines coming up for New Yorkers: July 5th, 2021, and January 1st, 2022. Remote Notarization of documents and ...

Understanding how to care for a family member with Alzheimer’s on a personal level is of primary importance. Planning for the future...

To help those who have been diagnosed and their families plan for future expenses, below is a guide which discusses the legal and...

See the Top 10 List in New York from Caring.com> Of course, when considering a home for your loved one you should also consider factors...

It is never an easy time when losing a loved one. When the death was preventable, the sense of loss can seem even more painful. While it...

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilitie

Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...

Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and...

Via New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...

Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...

WHEN IT COMES TO BEDSORES, PRESSURE SORES, DECUBITUS ULCERS IT’S OFTEN HELPFUL TO READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE ASKED. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT...

Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores can progress quickly and can be deadly. The first thing you should do is remove pressure from the area and...

A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and...

In the Bronx, Stadium Scents Take Fans Out to the Ballgame By COREY KILGANNON MARCH 31, 2018, New York Times Gilbert Marcus, 80, smelled...

Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing Admitting a loved one to a nursing...

From The New York Times: One reason for the evictions, legal advocates say, is that the residents’ better-paying Medicare coverage is...

New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. The rules give...

A North Carolina appeals court dismisses a breach of contract lawsuit against a nursing home resident’s daughter even though the daughter...

The best ways to make sure your loved one gets the care that was promised. Finally, after ticking off the last item on a lengthy list of...