2009 May | California Elder Abuse Blog

Understanding California’s Elder Abuse Act (“EADACPA”)

May 15, 2009 – 12:45 pm

In 1991, California lawmakers enacted a unique and powerful form of legislation specifically aimed to deter acts of abuse and neglect directed towards elderly and dependent adults. Commonly referred to simply as California’s Elder Abuse Act, the legislation is more formally known as California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act and is found [...]

By wberman | Posted in Elder Abuse

Proposal to Cut Funding for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facilities Draws Fire

May 14, 2009 – 6:00 pm

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has just announced a proposed adjustment to fiscal year 2010 payment rates to nursing homes caring for Medicare beneficiaries. This proposal has angered long-term care advocates who are unconvinced by the argument that the adjustment is necessary to better reflect the cost of caring for these Medicare beneficiaries. [...]

By bermanstaff | Posted in Nursing Home

Understanding the Resident’s Bill of Rights

May 12, 2009 – 6:17 pm

Among the provisions of both the Nursing Home Reform Act and the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) is the Residents Bill of Rights. Codified in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1771.7(b), the Residents Bill of Rights provides that all nursing home residents are entitled to certain specified rights. Here [...]

By bermanstaff | Posted in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Fall Incidents and the Elderly

May 11, 2009 – 5:42 pm

For most people, falling is not a big deal. However, older adults face higher risk for injuries related to fall incidents. One in three adults 65 and older stumble each year, and about one-third of those will suffer moderate to severe injuries, including head trauma and bone fractures. Falls are the main factor in about [...]

By bermanstaff | Posted in Elder Neglect

Documentary About Alzheimer’s Premiers on HBO

May 11, 2009 – 5:41 pm

Last night, HBO began premiering the four-part documentary “The Alzheimer’s Project.” The segments include: “The Memory Loss Tapes” (debuting May 10), which provides an up-close and personal look at seven individuals living with Alzheimer’s, across the full spectrum of the progression of the disease. A two-part segment “Momentum in Science,” which debuts May 11 and [...]

By bermanstaff | Posted in In the News

Monthly Archives: May 2009

Understanding California’s Elder Abuse Act (“EADACPA”)

Proposal to Cut Funding for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facilities Draws Fire

Understanding the Resident’s Bill of Rights

Fall Incidents and the Elderly

Documentary About Alzheimer’s Premiers on HBO