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Bone Fractures and the Elderly

October 16, 2009 – 5:46 pm

Our California Elder Abuse Act lawyers handle many cases due to bone fractures. Many elderly people suffer broken bones during admissions to nursing homes due to: falls, being dropped, or perhaps improper care from staff. Regardless of how the fracture occurred, a fractured bone in the elderly must be promptly identified and treated. Under the [...]

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Questions and Resources to Decide Whether a Nursing Home is the Right Fit

September 30, 2009 – 12:34 pm

As advocates for the interest and well-being of nursing home residents throughout the State of California, our San Diego nursing home injury lawyers have prepared a list of some helpful questions you families should ask when meeting the director of a nursing home: Does the care meet the needs of your family? Does the facility [...]

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Families are Finding it Tough to Provide Their Elderly Loved Ones with the Lifestyles They Want and with the Care that they Need

August 15, 2009 – 5:41 pm

According to a recent survey by the Home Safety Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing home-related injuries, most older people prefer staying at home than entering assisted-living facilities. Not only is it more comfortable to live out your life in your own home, it is also much more affordable. The average annual fee at [...]

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For Some, Adult Day Care Makes Sense

June 30, 2009 – 8:04 pm

Adult day care centers are emerging as a cost-effective alternative to traditional nursing homes. Despite their rise in popularity, funding for these care facilities is in question and the remedial care these nonprofits offer is in jeopardy. Due to the poor condition of the state’s economy, California is making preparations to sever funding for many [...]

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Information about Filing a Complaint against an Assisted Living Facility

June 12, 2009 – 7:47 pm

The regulatory body responsible for the oversight of California assisted living facilities is Community Care Licensing of the Department of Social Services (CCL). CCL is responsible for: conducting periodic inspections to ensure that minimum standards are maintained, investigating complaints, and enforcing laws and regulations by issuing civil penalties and administrative sanctions when necessary. In severe [...]

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