Nursing Home Neglect

A recent New York Times article highlighted an alarming trend: deaths from falls among older adults in the United States are climbing at an unprecedented rate. In 2023, more than 41,000 seniors died from fall-related injuries, according to the CDC.…

A recent New York state audit has uncovered major issues with how the state’s Department of Health is overseeing adult care facilities. The review looked at inspections and complaint investigations from 2018 through 2024 and found that the Department often…

A recent Newsday article highlights the concerning results of 2024 inspections of Long Island nursing homes, showing a pattern of violations that continue to put residents’ health and safety at risk. Newsday revealed that in 2024, regulators fined 15 Long…

In addition to providing the people of New York with strong legal representation, Dalli & Marino is firmly committed to advancing the elder law field by educating our colleagues in the legal community. Through these efforts, our firm aims to…

Why is good hygiene essential in nursing homes? What makes poor hygiene more dangerous to older individuals? These are all good questions that require a thorough explanation. Nursing homes residents tend to be of advanced age with a weaker immune…

WHAT ARE BEDSORES? Bedsores are also called pressure ulcers, pressure sores, or decubitis ulcers. The CDC defines bedsores as "wounds caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin." The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) defines pressure ulcers as "localized damage…