AARP published tips on preventing resident dumping. “Resident dumping” occurs when a nursing facility improperly discharges a resident. Vulnerable adults get “dumped” because of greed, making room for more lucrative private insurance patients. Resident dumping affects thousands of residents who are poor, have a mental health condition, or find they’re not allowed back into their
South Carolina legislators passed a bill splitting the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control (DHEC). DHEC oversees everything health, food, and environment-related across South Carolina. It is ineffective lacking leadership and authority. The bill will discontinue DHEC operations and would replace it by splitting the responsibilities of the organization into two state agencies.
A new study from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the LeadingAge LTSS Center at the UMass Boston has bad news. 80% of older Americans lack the financial resources to pay for two years of nursing home care. That is awful. The national average cost for assisted living is around $4,500 per month according
I have been a nursing home attorney representing victims of abuse and neglect for over 25 years. I cannot believe this story. We all know signs of life. NPR reported that caregivers at Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center nursing home on Long Island, N.Y., pronounced a resident dead. They failed to recognize any signs
“Everybody that sees the pictures… They’re mortified.” –Theresa Owens-Bigay told 13 Investigates in 2020. “Henry’s Law” allows cameras in nursing home rooms. The cameras will ensure there are eyes and ears in a patient’s room so family can monitor for safety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=GZlQvJGHlcY