Category: Advocacy

Abbott the Hypocrite

Embattled and heavily criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott may be running against Trump for the 2024 Republican Nomination for President. His handling of COVID, Texas energy system, and other issues have been horrendous. Now, he is trying to bailout his campaign donors. He is trying to take credit for FEDERAL bailout money.  Abbott announced that

Scary Thought

Power hungry? This is shocking. When Republicans tell you who they are, listen. pic.twitter.com/5PssxsZ55i — The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) December 9, 2021  

Taking the Fifth

The Fifth Amendment protects criminals (and innocent people) from testifying against themselves. Trump henchmen Roger Stone, John Eastman, Alex Jones, and Jeffrey Clark are asserting their constitutional right to avoid self-incrimination for criminal behavior related to the January 6, 2021 insurrection. Taking the Fifth is controversial. Republican politicians Scott Perry (R-Pa), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Paul

No More Surprise Medical Bills

“Surprise bills” are extra charges from a medical provider whom patients didn’t choose.  These medical bills add insult to injury. Surprise bills from anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, assistant surgeons and laboratories were common before a new law “No Surprises Act” signed by Biden. As a nursing home attorney, we see clients shocked at the cost of medical bills.

Esther’s Law

Esther’s Law allows nursing home residents the option to place cameras inside the rooms of their loved ones.  The Ohio Senate unanimously passed the bill. Republican Governor signed the law. Cameras deter abuse. The law is named after Esther “Mitzi” Piskor, a victim of elder abuse at Cleveland’s nursing home. Esther’s son Stephen placed a

Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)

McKnight’s reported on a growing issue in the nursing home industry. Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the leading advocacy group for LGBT seniors. They encourage specialized inclusivity training to help providers avoid uncomfortable, awkward, or discriminatory situations. Recently, “dozens” of facilities rejected a U.S. Army veteran because she is transgender. USA Today reported

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