2024-03-27 17:50
Subacute care facilities are a great option for elderly patients who need temporary care beyond what they could receive at home or in a typical nursing facility. While most patients only sta… Read More
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2024-03-21 00:43
While the majority of elder care facilities value their residents’ well being and provide care to the best of their abilities, abuse and neglect can and does occur in these settings… Read More
2024-03-15 02:49
The American population over age 65 is projected to grow from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. This 47% increase will drive increased demand for nursing homes, assisted living facil… Read More
2024-02-16 19:52
Assisted living homes, also called residential care facilities, provide long-term housing for elderly adults who need support with day-to-day activities. Unlike nursing home residents, those… Read More
2024-02-09 17:15
Selecting the perfect nursing home in California isn’t just a decision; it’s a journey toward ensuring a happy and healthy life for your loved ones. Imagine this: every year, ove… Read More
2024-01-11 11:12
We trust nursing homes with the care of our loved ones when they are at their most vulnerable. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes live up to the standards of physical or emotional care the… Read More
2023-10-26 05:31
Elder abuse is a devastating reality for as many as one in 10 Americans age 60 or older. Of the estimated 6 million elder abuse cases in the U.S. each year, California accounts for a stagger… Read More
2023-05-17 22:49
Post-concussion syndrome, or persistent post-concussive symptoms, occurs when symptoms of a concussion last beyond the typical recovery period. After a concussion, symptoms like headaches, d… Read More
2023-04-20 20:03
Bedsores are an unfortunate reality for more than 2.5 million Americans every year. They are especially common in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, where residents may be bed… Read More
2023-04-20 19:47
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics. It is most commonly spread in health care facilities, inc… Read More
2023-04-13 00:07
Written by 2023 Peck Law Group article scholarship winner Mia Knight.
We are all getting older. Whether viewed positively or negatively, aging is an inevitability. For most, growing old… Read More
2023-03-10 21:40
Sepsis is a serious and life-threatening condition caused by an improper immune system response to an infection. It occurs when, instead of only fighting off an infection, the immune system… Read More
2023-02-16 23:13
Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts in response to an infection. Instead of fighting the infection, the immune system attacks normal body tissues and organs. This ov… Read More
2023-01-04 21:45
Patient dumping, also referred to as “involuntary discharge,” is the illegal eviction of a patient from a long-term care facility.
Most often, patient dumping takes the form o… Read More
2022-12-14 05:27
While adult bed rails are intended to be a safety product, they can cause injury or death when used incorrectly. Elderly, sick, or frail individuals are most likely to be affected.
Betwee… Read More
2022-12-02 00:54
Millions of U.S. families depend on caretakers in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities to keep their loved ones safe, healthy, and comfortable.
The U.S. has more than 15,600 n… Read More
2022-11-19 01:12
When our loved ones are in the care of a nursing home, we want to believe that they are in the safest possible place. Unfortunately, nursing home injuries are more common than many people re… Read More
2022-11-07 13:41
If not prevented in time, bed sores may lead to osteomyelitis, a rare bone condition. Typically diagnosed alongside a skin bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, osteomyelitis infiltrates su… Read More
2022-10-31 18:56
Understaffing in nursing homes is becoming a major problem in the state of California. Between 2020 and 2021, over 150 California nursing homes filled out a form for approval to understaff t… Read More
2022-10-14 14:03
Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers, also known as Decubitus Ulcers, Bedsores, Pressure Sores, and Pressure Injuries, are a very serious medical condition that can result in significant injury or death… Read More
2022-09-29 16:59
If your loved one developed stage 3 pressure ulcers as a resident at a nursing home, you might be wondering how the ulcers showed up in the first place. After all, enrolling a resident into… Read More
2022-09-24 00:04
Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, happen to anywhere from 2% to 28% of nursing home patients in the United States today. These sores are considered serious health conditions and are… Read More
2022-08-10 22:55
According to the Peck Law Group, APC, an Elderly resident’s stay at Redding Post-Acute Care Facility in California was allegedly far below the standard of care expected. In a formal wr… Read More
2022-08-09 22:59
On June 24, 2022, a San Joaquin County judge denied Good Samaritan Rehabilitation and Care Center’s Petition to Compel Binding Arbitration due to the persuasive arguments of the Peck L… Read More
2022-08-09 22:34
Due to the persuasive arguments of the Peck Law Group, a judge in San Joaquin County, California denied Good Samaritan Rehabilitation and Care Center’s motion to compel arbitration. Th… Read More
2022-05-14 00:40
Always Check with Peck when you need answers on elder abuse, neglect, and negligence at long-term care facilities.
“It was hard enough just trusting someone to take care of dad, a… Read More
2022-04-22 16:44
When we place our elderly family members into long-term care (i.e. skilled nursing, retirement community, assisted living, etc.) we hope that they’re being treated fairly. But, for man… Read More
2022-03-21 21:28
A code of ethics is the bond holding society together – away from harmful actions such as elder abuse and neglect.
Even though breaking the code of ethics can cause emotional and ph… Read More
2022-03-15 19:43
Knowledge about medicine has increased greatly over the years, so it is no surprise that patients put most of their trust in doctors and nurses. Unfortunately, they too have been known to ma… Read More
2022-03-07 21:47
In January 2022, the Peck Law Group and Foundation Aiding the Elderly (FATE) received an official complaint from a male patient living in a skilled nursing facility in Sacramento.
The re… Read More
2022-03-02 22:48
Aging is a reality for every living being on our planet.
Despite this, many of us do not consider how our lives will change over time. In fact, many Americans have unrealistic expectatio… Read More
2022-02-24 02:59
Bed sores, a leading cause of neglect at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, may lead to other complications such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection if not taken care of promp… Read More
2022-02-16 01:21
If an elderly patient develops severe Stage III or Stage IV Bed sores at a nursing home and does not receive the proper care, they may also suffer from Sepsis.
Sepsis can be fatal, theref… Read More
2022-02-11 22:54
In January 2022, the Peck Law Group and Foundation Aiding the Elderly (FATE) filed an official complaint on behalf of a decedent that was in an assisted living facility in Los Angeles. This… Read More
2022-02-08 17:21
As of January 1, 2022, significant amendments were made to the long-standing California law, Code of Civil Procedure [“C.C.P.”]§ 377.34, which may greatly affect your wrongf… Read More
2021-12-01 02:55
The Peck Law Group recently achieved an extremely successful jury verdict of $2.5 million dollars for a Riverside County resident living in an assisted living facility in Moreno Valley, Cali… Read More
2021-11-24 06:20
When you need answers about elder abuse and neglect, always Check with Peck.
Did you know that you are not legally obligated to sign an arbitration agreement to receive care in a Califo… Read More
2021-03-20 02:26
Hardly a week goes by without an atrocity of elder abuse or neglect appearing in the national news. Every family has a loved one — a parent or grandparent — who may become suscep… Read More
2021-01-18 23:28
Article Overview
Assisted Living Abuse is on the rise. Fortunately, in recent years, there has been increased awareness about the mistreatment of the elderly.
By learning the signs an… Read More
2020-11-13 01:47
Nursing home abuse and neglect can happen anywhere, including in nursing homes and assisted living homes where families believe their loved ones are safe.
Understanding the types of nursi… Read More
2020-10-09 22:57
Bed sores are one of the most common injuries resulting from nursing home neglect.
While the medical term for bed sores is decubitus ulcers, they are also commonly referred to as pressur… Read More
2020-10-09 22:57
One of the most common injuries resulting from nursing home neglect is a case of bed sores. Bed sores are also commonly referred to as pressure sores, and the medical term for this condition… Read More
2020-09-28 20:14
Elder abuse is a serious concern, affecting many Americans each year. One way to prevent elder abuse is to educate more people about the issues surrounding this form of abuse.
Ideally, th… Read More
2020-09-11 17:11
While always a concern, nursing home abuse has more people worried these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally declared COVID-19, also known as… Read More
2020-09-01 10:15
Sexual assaults can happen to anyone, but elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to these types of attacks. Sexual abuse is just one part of the overall mistreatment of elderly indi… Read More
2020-09-01 10:15
Sexual assaults can happen to anyone, however elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to these types of attacks.
Elder sexual assault is just one part of the overall mistreatment… Read More
2020-08-14 02:40
Elopement is a major life-threatening issue related to caring for an individual with cognitive loss, also known as elder wandering. Elopement can have serious consequences, especially with e… Read More
2020-05-09 01:29
Earlier this week, the state of California reported that nearly 40% of the coronavirus-related deaths had happened at assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities. As of April 2… Read More
2020-04-24 20:25
Last month, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it was going to temporarily halt regular inspections to more than 15,300 nursing home facilities in order to put the… Read More
2020-04-20 16:11
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently issued some rules and guidelines for nursing homes to enact during the Covid-19 virus. Below, you will find a guide to these… Read More
2020-03-01 18:44
Congratulations to Aruntathi for winning our 2020 elder abuse scholarship! Below is the fantastic in-depth article that Aruntathi submitted on elder abuse and neglect:
We all
have elderly… Read More
2020-02-28 18:43
As our parents age, it may eventually become necessary to
consider whether helping them move into a nursing home is the right decision
for you and your family. In some cases, you may be able… Read More
2020-02-22 00:41
While instances of elder abuse cannot always be prevented, there are steps that you can take to help protect your elderly loved ones from suffering from this type of abuse. Even just being a… Read More
2020-01-21 19:51
New
Mandatory Reporting Requirement:
Patient Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by his/her Licensed Provider
Effective January 1, 2020:
Section 805.8 of the California Business an… Read More
2020-01-14 20:59
OVERVIEWLong Term Care in the United States and the State of California, is
a Multi-Billion dollar industry. Large national health and assisted living
corporations dictate the process of how… Read More
2019-07-03 18:50
With instances of elder abuse becoming more and more common in the United States, it is important to focus our attention on protecting seniors’ rights in nursing homes. In the last twe… Read More
2019-06-26 19:45
One form of elder abuse and neglect that has become all too common these days is allowing elderly residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to develop infections. This often… Read More
2019-06-19 19:17
Elder abuse can come in many forms, including physical abuse
and neglect. Many things can constitute physical abuse or neglect, including an
elderly nursing home or assisted living resident… Read More
2019-06-10 18:42
Keya Morgan, the one-time partner, and business manager of comic book legend Stan Lee has recently been charged with multiple counts of elder abuse. A warrant has been issued for his arrest… Read More
2019-05-28 19:14
Elderly individuals who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities may be susceptible to elder abuse. Elder abuse comes in many forms and includes physical, emotional, mental, sexua… Read More
2019-05-24 18:56
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office has been working to reduce elder abuse by aggressively prosecuting instances of elder abuse in the criminal law system. The office has… Read More
2019-05-21 20:52
New California state regulations were put in place regarding
nursing home facilities in 2018. A wave of nursing homes, nearly half of those
in the state, have requested an exemption from the… Read More
2019-05-13 21:42
In 2018, a law in California was enacted that increased the
amount of nursing time required to be spent with each patient per day from 3.2
to 3.5 hours. This time is the minimum standard of… Read More
2019-05-03 18:34
Nursing home abuse and neglect are some of the unfortunate realities residents of these homes may have to face. There are many different forms of abuse that nursing home residents may be sub… Read More
2019-04-23 19:28
A common form of neglect that occurs all too often in
nursing homes is dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body is deprived of
water to the extent that it causes a disruption in its abi… Read More
2019-04-12 17:44
Elder abuse and neglect, while incredibly unfortunate, is happening throughout California. Bed sores is one of the types of elder abuse that most commonly happens in nursing homes or assiste… Read More
2019-03-29 17:46
In a recent bout of elder abuse, during an unprovoked attacked
Laquisha Jones came up to an unarmed 92 year old man and hit him over the head
with brick, yelling at the man to go back to his… Read More
2019-03-14 22:32
It is very important to be aware of what goes on in nursing
homes in order to help prevent nursing home abuse or neglect of the elderly. By
calling attention to the fact that nursing home ab… Read More
2019-02-28 19:32
Elder abuse can happen anywhere, but there have been many
cases of this abuse in California nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Elder abuse can occur in many forms, sometimes prese… Read More
2019-02-23 01:39
One of the best ways we as a society can fight back against
elder abuse is to educate others on the topic. By encouraging more people to
become aware of elder abuse, we can help reduce it… Read More
2019-02-02 01:37
If you have a loved one residing in a nursing home, there are a few different signs you should watch for that may be indications of elder abuse. One of these possible indicators is the devel… Read More
2019-01-26 02:29
There are many different forms of nursing home abuse taking
place in Sacramento, California. One type of nursing home abuse that is not
frequently thought of is the practice of prioritizing… Read More
2019-01-18 01:44
There are various forms of elder abuse, nursing home neglect,
and assisted living abuse that take place in Los Angeles and throughout
California. When we think of abuse or neglect, we usuall… Read More
2019-01-11 00:27
In a recent class action lawsuit, Roseville Point Health
& Wellness Center near Sacramento and 14 other nursing homes across southern
California have allegedly understaffed their nursing… Read More
2018-12-10 22:28
California has one of the highest rates of elder abuse in the United States. As we continue our fight against elder abuse, informing the public on the signs and symptoms has become ever impo… Read More
2018-11-30 01:57
Many cases of bed sores are happening at VA nursing homes across the state, including an army vet of whom suffered from bed sores, malnutrition, and septic shock in Livermore, California.
Th… Read More
2018-11-16 22:51
Elder abuse is a rising problem all over our country, including Riverside County, California. Recently, the Temecula Police Department investigated suspected financial elder abuse allegedly… Read More
2018-11-07 22:36
A scary trend in nursing homes is to give unnecessary medications to residents with dementia in order to sedate them and make it easier for the staff to take care of these residents. Alarmin… Read More
2018-10-25 00:12
Elder abuse is becoming a serious problem everywhere, all over the country. A recent case of elder abuse occurred earlier this year in San Bernardino County, California.
Elder Abuse –… Read More
2018-10-19 21:43
A California state audit released this year revealed that there has been a significant increase in incidents of nursing home abuse that could cause severe injury or death at nursing homes al… Read More
2018-10-10 23:38
A 2018 California state audit of nursing home facilities revealed that California health regulators allowed insufficient caregiving to occur at nursing homes all over the state. The au… Read More
2018-09-28 00:17
Riverside County in California has enacted a program to reduce elder abuse, called the CARE (Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly) Program. This program is part of the Adult Services Divi… Read More
2018-09-21 00:02
Elder abuse is a rising problem in the state of California, and in other locations all across the United States. It is important to report any suspected instances of elder abuse, as on… Read More
2018-09-17 21:52
In the Sacramento, California area, there are multiple nursing home chains that are involved in an illegal practice that holds some nursing home patients as a higher priority than other resi… Read More
2018-09-11 23:50
Elder abuse and neglect can happen due to mistreatment occurring in residential facilities, like nursing homes. Often, elder abuse is done by those who are trusted to provide the elder… Read More
2018-09-07 00:29
In general, residents living in assisted living facilities are more capable of managing their daily activities than those that reside in a nursing home, such as eating, grooming, and moving… Read More
2018-08-30 05:44
Assisted living abuse has been on the rise. This type of neglect and abuse involves mistreatment of residents in assisted living facilities and is becoming an important issue in health… Read More
2018-08-16 19:08
Elder abuse, whether it happens in Palm Desert, California or really anywhere in the world, is always an extremely unfortunate and sad incident. The elderly depend on their caretakers, many… Read More
2018-08-11 05:35
There are many ways to report elder abuse in Sacramento if you happen to witness the atrocious act, or are a victim yourself.
You may report the elder abuse to:
The California Department of… Read More
2018-08-01 19:06
Finding a nursing home abuse lawyer near you can be a daunting task if you don’t know what to look for. Many law firms cover a wide variety of cases, and may not specialize in nursing… Read More
2018-07-19 03:49
When looking for an elder abuse attorney near you, it’s important to ensure that the law firm specializes in elder or nursing home abuse (or at least has many years of experience in th… Read More
2018-07-14 05:27
Roughly 42 million people in the United States alone are older than 65. Finding the ideal care for a loved one can be a daunting task, especially when they require special care for spe… Read More
2018-06-26 22:48
Many many skilled nursing facilities have been revealed to be a hotbeds of neglect and abuse that put its residents at risk of grave danger and in direct harm. Blatant neglect by nurses, per… Read More
2018-06-22 04:33
Elder abuse and neglect is becoming more and more common in the United States. In order to help combat this problem in our society, it is important to learn more about the common forms… Read More
2018-06-04 16:19
Sepsis is a rare but potentially fatal condition found in many California Nursing Homes, which can cause multiple organ failure.
It happens when the body’s immune system goes into… Read More
2018-06-02 12:59
What is elder abuse? In general, elder abuse refers to intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or “trusted” individual that lead to, or may lead to, harm of a vulnerable el… Read More
2018-05-31 22:31
A letter sent to the Trump administration Wednesday by 17 attorney generals from across the nation, including California’s, is urging federal agencies to reconsider the “regulato… Read More
2018-05-31 18:06
A Virginia family is suing their mother’s former nursing home over her death following a fall. The woman, Fannye Doris Holden Scruggs Rorer, was an amputee who had only one eye and suf… Read More
2018-05-31 04:14
Orange County, California’s top nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys.
Having a loved one who has been a victim of an unexplained injury or illness while living in a nursing home fa… Read More
2018-05-02 22:33
When a party who has engaged in arbitration in good faith, is unable to afford to continue in such a forum, that party may seek relief from the Superior Court in the State of California.
If… Read More
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