Falls in Nursing Homes Are Never “Just Part of Aging” Falls are common in older adults, but they should never be dismissed as normal in a nursing home. According to the CDC, more than one in four adults age 65 and older falls each year, and falling once doubles the chance of falling again. Falls...
Phoenix law firm urges families to watch for signs of neglect and use available resources to protect vulnerable loved ones PHOENIX, Ariz., March 9, 2026 — In recognition of National Patient Safety Awareness Week, Solomon & Relihan is urging Arizona families to remain alert to warning signs of neglect and abuse in nursing homes and...
Families shouldn’t have to guess whether a loved one is getting enough to drink. In Arizona nursing homes, staff must assess hydration risk, offer sufficient fluids, and respond quickly when warning signs appear. When they don’t and a resident is harmed, that isn’t just “neglect,” it can be medical malpractice. Dehydration doesn’t just “happen.” It’s...
October is Residents’ Rights Month, a time to refocus on dignity, safety, and choice for people living in nursing homes, assisted living, and group homes across Arizona. The National Consumer Voice, a trusted nursing home abuse advocate, has marketed this year’s event with the theme year’s theme, Stand With Me, from Consumer Voice. It calls...
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or group home, you trust the staff and medical providers to provide competent and compassionate care. You expect them to meet daily needs, monitor changes in health, and follow medical orders. Too often, however, those expectations are not met. Lapses in medical...
Arizona’s senior population has continued to expand, reaching approximately 1.4 million residents aged 65 and older as of 2024 and representing about 19% of the state’s total population. Projections indicate this group will grow by over 40% by 2030, significantly increasing demand on nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Recent data shows a concerning rise...
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written testimony to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. My name is Martin J. Solomon, and I am an attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, whose practice is exclusively devoted to representing families who have lost...
Facing the reality of nursing home abuse or neglect is painful and overwhelming. Families often feel uncertain about what to do next, how long the process takes, or what they should expect once a claim is filed. Understanding each stage of a nursing home lawsuit can help you plan ahead, manage expectations, and protect your...
Many families trust nursing homes to provide safe and respectful care for elderly individuals. However, emotional abuse within these settings often remains hidden due to its subtle nature. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse inflicts invisible damage to a resident’s dignity, independence, and mental well-being. This mistreatment can include verbal insults, humiliation, neglect, social isolation, and...
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