by Marian Rosen | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog, Nursing Home Abuse
October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect, and the...
by Marian Rosen | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes are rated by Medicare for several categories, including staffing. The rating system gives 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) stars for each category, and then average the factors for an overall rating. As you can well imagine, the better the staff to resident...
by Marian Rosen | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog, Nursing Home Abuse
The following article about Marian Rosen appeared in the Fall Newsletter of Texas Chapter of NAELA (National Association of Elder Law Attorneys), and appears here with permission of the author, Attorney Wesley E. Wright of Wright Abshire, Certified Elder Law...
by Marian Rosen | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Prepare for the Future
When natural disaster strikes, seniors and other vulnerable citizens may not get the considerations they need and deserve. The news of deaths at a nursing home in Hollywood, Florida in the wake or Hurricane Irma are a tragic example of what can happen. Our hearts go...
by Marian Rosen | Jun 19, 2017 | Blog, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Prepare for the Future
Dementia and other health changes among the elderly are confusing, both for the patient, and also for their family and friends. Caring for aging loved ones can be demanding and can take a toll on one’s health and well-being. As our senior population...
by Marian Rosen | Jan 21, 2016 | Blog, Medical Malpractice, Medical Records, Nursing Home Abuse
Patients, and their appropriately authorized representatives, should have ability to access medical records (in all but a few instances). One of the greatest barriers people calling our office for a case consultation face is obtaining the records necessary for legal...
