Falls are common in older adults, but they should never be shrugged off as “expected” in a nursing home. Residents in facilities experience falls far more often than people living independently, and the consequences can be life changing. National public health data shows that falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 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...
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...
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...
When you’re searching for an assisted living facility to call home for someone you care about, you’re probably looking for features like a safe environment, supportive staff, comfortable accommodations, and access to the exact services your loved one will need. One thing many families overlook is inquiring about an assisted living facility’s liability insurance coverage....
When a loved one moves into a nursing home, it can feel like handing over the reins of care to complete strangers. Yet, many families don’t realize they hold significant legal power to influence the quality of that care, thanks to a provision in the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987. The law was designed...
In late 2018, an Arizona care facility landed in the spotlight after a woman in a vegetative state gave birth without warning. The shocking event exposed a severe case of sexual abuse and revealed just how vulnerable residents can be. This case showed that nursing homes and assisted living facilities need much stronger safeguards. Sexual...
Rights in a nursing home are not suggestions: they are enforceable laws. When facilities ignore them residents face real risks, from lost property and financial exploitation to preventable injury. Use this guide to spot violations quickly and take focused action. 1) Nursing Homes Cannot Seize Control of a Resident’s Finances Residents control their own...
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