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Bed and/or Chair Rest + Neglect = Bedsores
It is simply not acceptable for patients to develop bedsores or pressure ulcers while they are in a hospital or nursing home. New York has
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 19, 20193 min read
The Healing Power of Pets for Elderly People
For elderly pet owners, who often live alone or in group facilities, pets can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase social...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 8, 20165 min read
What Happens to a Medicaid Recipient If the Spouse at Home Dies First?
In order to qualify for Medicaid, a nursing home resident can have only a limited number of assets.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 2, 20142 min read
You may be signing away your right to sue the nursing home
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News When Paul Ormond signed John Mitchell into a nursing home in Dennis, Mass., in June, he was...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 21, 20144 min read
Maybe it’s time for a geriatric care manager
Why do we hear so much about geriatric care management these days? It’s because there are so many benefits they can provide to seniors...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 15, 20143 min read
Three Reasons Why Joint Accounts May Be a Poor Estate Plan
Many people, especially seniors, see joint ownership of investment and bank accounts as a cheap and easy way to avoid probate since joint...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 2, 20143 min read
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