Arbitration clauses are agreements signed by tenants of nursing homes that they won't sue in case of a dispute, but will instead use private arbitration to solve matters. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a branch of the Health and Human Services agency,...
Nursing Home Neglect
What are the common signs of nursing home neglect?
Today, it is not uncommon for aging loved ones to temporarily or permanently enter a nursing home facility. Whether they require short-term care following a surgery or injury or reside at a nursing home permanently so they can receive constant care and attention,...
What are the signs and symptoms of malnutrition?
Most people in Massachusetts and elsewhere all have aging loved ones. While we would all like to see elderly family members and friends age gracefully without any major health issues, this is not always the case. Although some people can manage to care for an elderly...
Helping you protect your aging loved one’s rights
As a previous post highlighted, it is never an easy decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home facility. While residents in Massachusetts might hope to keep their aging loved ones out of these care facilities, in some cases, this is the best option for...
Nursing home residents using ombudsmen to voice complaints
It is never an easy process entrusting a nursing home facility to care for an aging loved one; however it is often the best choice for everyone involved when an elderly person needs more care than friends or family members can provide. There are many suitable nursing...
Know how to spot the signs of nursing home abuse
When parents, grandparents or other loved ones can no longer care for themselves in their homes, you want them to be in a safe, clean, comfortable environment where they will be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. While most nursing homes and elder care...
How big of a problem is elder abuse in the United States?
Whether it's a parent or a grandparent, making the decision to place an aging loved one in a nursing home is not an easy task. However, it is often a well-calculated decision when considering the health and wellbeing of an elderly loved one. Despite the reason that...
Rights of nursing home residents in Massachusetts
It is never an easy task for Massachusetts residents to place loved ones in a nursing home. However, it is often the only way an aging loved one can get the care and attention they require. Although many nursing home residents might be elderly and require daily...
How can you detect elder abuse?
While some Massachusetts residents are able to care for elderly relatives in their own home, many must rely on facilities such as nursing homes to care for their loved one around the clock. Although it might be difficult to entrust a facility to properly care for...
Filing a claim for nursing home abuse
It is not always easy for individuals in Massachusetts to place an aging loved one in a nursing home. When an elderly loved one is placed in a nursing home, much trust is placed in the facility and its staff to provide adequate and safe care of the tenant. This is why...