On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Mar 12, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
California is not immune to the growing number of seniors needing care in a nursing home. Unfortunately, elders are not immune to abuse. Families should look for these signs of elder abuse and then report them. Common warning signs HelpGuide.org recognizes the...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 22, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
California residents like you trust nursing homes to take care of your loved ones. After all, it is their job to provide this service. So what do you do when they do not have your best interest in mind? What do you do if they are abusing your loved one and other...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Feb 19, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
When you have a parent or other elder loved one living in a nursing home, you may have decided that your loved one required more care and attention than you personally would be able to provide. Often, people who enter nursing homes do so because they lack the mobility...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Jan 15, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
You entrust the nursing home you chose to take of your loved one on your behalf. But there could be some problems brewing with their long-term care, and those issues are coming from the kitchen. Unsafe food handling ranks third for common citations inside nursing...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Mar 18, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect
A change in how U.S. nursing homes are regulated has lowered the amount of fines they pay for violations. Overall, the government has cut fines by about 40 percent. The administration says the new system is fairer to the nursing home industry. Critics say that lower...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Aug 20, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect
As loved ones age and need advanced care, it’s important to stay mindful of the potential dangers of elder abuse and mistreatment. No person at any age should experience mistreatment from those who should be caring for them. Seniors may be particularly...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Aug 10, 2018 | Nursing Home Neglect
You may notice changes in your parent’s physical health after a few months of living in a nursing home. You might assume old age is taking its effect on their mind and body, especially if they also suffer from dementia. But a rapid decline in health can also be...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Nov 18, 2016 | Injuries, Nursing Home Neglect
When we think of problems occurring in nursing homes, we first think about physical abuse and neglect. But emotional abuse also occurs, and one of the emerging types of emotional abuse coming into view is of LGBT residents. The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Sep 22, 2016 | Nursing Home Neglect
The population in California continues to grow. Among the fastest growing segments of the population are elderly people. After all, many people in America are living longer, healthier lives. California, in particular, is home to many people who make sensible lifestyle...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Jul 29, 2016 | Nursing Home Neglect
California residents know that putting a relative in a nursing home usually isn’t easy. But, while many people are able to take the time and shoulder the expense of caring for an elderly relative, the fact is that sometimes making arrangements for them to live...
