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 rights of each resident. Residents’ rights are guaranteed by The Nursing Home Reform … Continue reading
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 ratio means residents are more frequently attended. Increased staffing numbers mean … Continue reading
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 Attorneys. NAELA members “are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal … Continue reading
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 out to all the victims and their loved ones. … Continue reading
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 continues to grow, it is important to consider how to manage the difficult … Continue reading
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 review. These same barriers prevent patients, guardians and others from procuring their records so they … Continue reading
Choosing a nursing home to provide care for a loved one is an agonizing decision for the family. How can you be sure that the nursing home you choose is the right place? We know that a nursing home can never provide the same level of loving care that a family member can, but how … 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
At Rosen & Spears, we are committed to helping our clients seek justice for injuries received as a result of preventable accidents and the negligence and wrongdoing of others. Our personal injury attorneys have experience in representing clients and successfully resolving cases in which catastrophic injuries occur as a result of: Car Accidents / Motorcycle … Continue reading
I have always been fascinated by the law and medicine. Like many, my first exposure was as a child watching television and reading books. I loved stories with doctors and lawyers – from crime dramas to medical thrillers. I especially enjoyed those that combined both. The best part was seeing good triumph over evil in … Continue reading
