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Caregiver Arrested for Elder Abuse

July 22, 2009 – 11:50 am

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – A live-in caregiver was recently arrested following the death of a 90-year-old man she was supposed to be caring for at this home. The victim was George Brim, who lived in Discovery Bay, and in addition to his death, Mr. Brim’s 85-year-old wife was hospitalized too.

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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 [...]

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Swine Flu Fears Force the Closing of a Palo Alto Nursing Home

May 5, 2009 – 7:00 am

By: William M. Berman, Esq., Managing Partner PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – After several patients exhibited flu-like symptoms last week, a Palo Alto nursing facility continues to operate under quarantine. Administrators at Lytton Gardens Senior Communities closed its 145-bed skilled nursing facility to outsiders in consultation with the county’s health department, said skilled nursing administrator Linda [...]

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Amid Recession, Cost of Living Continues to Rise for the Elderly

May 4, 2009 – 8:15 pm

The costs for nursing home care and assisted living are continuing to surge, a new study finds. This will cause yet another financial challenge for retirees already hurt by the recession. By: Attorney William M. Berman, Managing Partner of California Elder Abuse Firm Berman & Riedel, LLP Insurer Genworth Financial has just released a report [...]

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Santa Monica Nursing Home Remains Open Despite Numerous Deaths at its Facility

April 28, 2009 – 8:00 am

By: William M. Berman, Attorney at Law SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – Both nursing home advocates and our San Diego decubitus ulcer attorneys are perplexed that a Santa Monica nursing home remains operational despite numerous deaths at the facility which were determined to have been caused by negligent acts of the nursing home’s staff. According to [...]

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