We often hear complaints of insufficient staffing at nursing homes. While we all understand that doctors make regular rounds at nursing homes on specific days, many of us are under the impression that, when the doctor is not there, at least one registered nurse (RN) is. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Currently, federal law … Continue reading
The tasks of daily life can be take on new challenges as we age. A Dallas architect, David Dillard, has a unique way of teaching his young staffers how to design housing for seniors. He asks that they put themselves in the position of the elderly residents in a real way – taping fingers together to … Continue reading
The findings of the report of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recent internal audit have brought to light serious issues regarding the VA’s failure to provide appropriate care to many of the nearly 9 million veterans it serves. It is shocking and shameful that four of the Texas Veterans’ Centers have some of the worst … Continue reading
A growing public health problem among older adults is the misuse and abuse of prescription medications. One indicator of this dangerous trend is a 121 % increase in emergency visits involving medication misuse and abuse from 2004 to 2008. Most of the misused medications are obtained legally through prescriptions and the misuse is unintentional. For more … Continue reading
“Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. And that’s only part of the picture: Experts believe that for every case of elder abuse or neglect reported, as many as 23.5cases go unreported.” (See link to Administration for Community Living about ideas for organizations). … Continue reading
Recent news stories have focused our attention on VA facilities across the country. Heartbreaking stories of abusive and negligent care resulting in unnecessary deaths of veterans cause all of us with loved ones in VA facilities to worry about whether the VA can be held accountable should the unthinkable happen. Our veterans deserve the best … Continue reading
We encourage family and friends to reach out to mothers on this Sunday. Please check with the staff at the facility so you are aware of any restrictions. Continue reading
At Rosen & Spears, The nursing home may claim they called the numbers they had for contacts, but could not reach anyone. Loved ones often feel valuable time has passed when they should have been notified and involved in making decisions. It is very important that contact information on file with the facility be kept current. … Continue reading
We have addressed the topic of requesting medical records before, but we hear often from people who have difficulty getting copies of records – even their own – so we feel it bears repeating. Continue reading
According to information from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Facebook is frequently used in divorce evidence. Marian Rosen was recently interviewed by Simi Sara of CKNW radio (980AM in Vancouver, BC) regarding how social media can negatively impact people during divorce proceedings. Continue reading
