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Your mom and dad are getting older, and can no longer live on their own. They can still walk, talk, and are mentally and emotionally stable, but they need assistance with daily activities that most people take for granted – eating, dressing, bathing, brushing their teeth, or need help with housekeeping. Where do they go? Residential care facilities, also known as assisted living facilities, are meant for older individuals who do not yet need 24 hour nursing home care but can no longer…

This month the United States Department of Labor reported that from 2011 to 2014 it recovered more than $6.8 million in overtime and unpaid minimum wages for more than 1300 employees in Bay Area nursing homes and residential care facilities. Working conditions in some residential care facilities can be difficult for many caregivers. Many of... Read more »

Medical researchers are beginning to recognize what anyone who’s cared for an older loved one learns in the first or second doctor’s appointment: older folks often deal with multiple chronic conditions. This can make medical care very complicated. This news flash has been deduced by scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after analyzing data from the first large-scale survey of residential…

Residential facilities are a good option for those with Alzheimer's or dementia who need more care than can be provided at home. Learn about care types and costs and get a checklist for evaluating nursing homes, assisted living, and other facilities.

Elder Care Facilities – Which One is Right for You? Does your loved one need more care and supervision than you can provide at home? Are you at a loss about what type of facility or home is appropriate for your Mom or Dad? This blog is dedicated to describing the different types of homes and facilities that are available for your loved one. The bottom line is that the type of home or facility that is appropriate for your loved one depends…

Residential senior care homes are treating workers as indentured servants - and profiting handsomely

Care provider selection is critical for the safety and well-being of those with Alzheimer's or other dementia. Get insight on assessing care needs and screening care facilities, including in-home, residential, nursing homes and adult day / respite care.

Elders residing in nursing care and residential care facilities often do not receive the care you would expect. Many residents are abused or neglected. They contract illnesses, suffer from untreated wounds that become infections, and in severe cases, they may die. One of the main causes of nursing home abuse and neglect is a direct result of a nursing home’s deliberate choice to understaff its facilities…

A state website that provides consumers with information on long-term care facilities in California is out-of-date and lacks important information on violations committed by such facilities. In res…

If a loved one has experienced abuse at a residential care facility, contact the experienced malpractice lawyers at Lopez McHugh today.