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Democrat Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to End Forced Arbitration Clauses
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Last week, two US Representatives introduced the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act. The goal of this bill is to increase Americans’ rights to seek justice and accountability through jury trials in the Court system as opposed to corporate sanctioned arbitration. The NJ State Constitution provides for a jury trial… Continue reading
Chicago Nursing Home Sued Over Alleged Abusive Facebook Live Video
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The daughter of a 76-year-old man is suing her father’s nursing home in South Holland, Chicago, over a video in which multiple caretakers allegedly coerced him into exposing himself on Facebook Live. The lawsuit was filed last week against Holland Home, an assisted living facility, and claims that the employees… Continue reading
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. There are more than 5 million Americans who have been diagnosed Alzheimer’s. Approximately 40% of people over age 65 experience some form of memory loss and symptoms become progressively more severe as age increases. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, the most common cause… Continue reading
What You Should Know About Special Focus Facility Nursing Homes
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The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) recently issued a Special Report focusing on progressively ineffective enforcement actions against nursing-home facilities that have demonstrated a pattern of serious noncompliance with federal nursing-home care standards meant to ensure quality care and resident safety. The report concludes that in addition to a noncompliant… Continue reading
The More You Know: Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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June 15th is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This day was designated to raise awareness of the many issues involving abuse and neglect of older persons, some of the most vulnerable people in society. The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization… Continue reading
Recent Government Actions May Impact the Healthcare Industry and Affect Nursing Home Residents
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The Trump Administration has recently adopted new limits on the use of guidance documents for federal agencies. Guidance documents are the government’s interpretation of rules and laws that apply to agencies and related businesses. Federal agencies have issued hundreds of guidance documents on a host of laws which cover issues… Continue reading
When Nursing Homes Feed Into Corporate Web, Patient Care Fails
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According Kaiser Health News, an analysis of nursing home financial records revealed that nearly three-quarters of all nursing homes in the U.S. are owned by people who also have vested interest in companies that in turn sell services and goods to these same nursing homes. These business dealings are known… Continue reading
Patients Often Discharged to Nursing Homes with No Information on Quality of Care
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A significant number of nursing home residents are shorter-term residents who are recuperating from surgery or illness. A recent study centered on the information provided when patients are discharged from hospitals to nursing homes, and they or their families are tasked with choosing a post-acute care facility. As a result… Continue reading
Special Considerations for Latinos Seeking Elder Care
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As a result of the unstable economy, many adults have been forced to work longer hours or multiple jobs, resulting in less time to care for their elderly parents at home. This is no exception for America’s growing Latino population, who often hold caring for elderly family members in high… Continue reading
CNN Investigates Expanding Use of Nuedexta in Nursing Homes
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A recent investigation by CNN brought to light the expanding and allegedly inappropriate use of the prescription drug Nuedexta in nursing homes throughout the country. Nuedexta is FDA-approved to treat a rare condition known as pseudobulbar affect (PBA). What is Pseudobulbar Affect? Pseudobulbar affect is characterized by sudden and uncontrollable… Continue reading
