Attorney John Dalli delivered a captivating presentation on elder abuse and neglect cases under the New York State Public Health Law at the recent New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Elder Law and Special Needs Section Summer Meeting in Montreal. His insightful address provided valuable information for legal professionals and advocates working in the field of elder law. Dalli, a renowned Read More >>
4 Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Myths
Accidents and their related losses can be difficult to contend with on their own. When your accident results in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your recovery can be fraught with uncertainty. Each TBI is unique, but there are also myths surrounding these conditions that can make them harder to treat. If you can address the myths surrounding TBIs throughout your recovery, though, it can be easier Read More >>
How to Handle Elder Self-Neglect
It is easier to take care of yourself when you know that someone in the world cares for you. Elders who feel isolated or who do not have active contact with their loved ones can start to physically display signs of their discontent. An elder who stops taking basic care of themselves due to depression or lack of physical ability is said to suffer from elder self-neglect. Combatting elder Read More >>
5 Ways to Avoid Financial Nursing Home Abuse
Financial nursing home abuse is a problem elderly adults commonly face. While this type of abuse can affect adults of all ages, elderly residents of nursing homes are especially susceptible and highly at risk due to different factors such as health conditions like dementia. It is estimated that in 2018 alone, New York elderly victims suffered 109 million dollars in losses. The suffering due to Read More >>
How to Talk to Your Relative about Nursing Home Abuse
When you place your elderly family member in a nursing home, you’re putting a large amount of trust in the establishment and its staff to care for and respect them. When that trust is broken in the form of elder abuse—which occurs when a resident suffers harm or neglect—it can lead to serious illness, severe injury, psychological damage, and even death. Many residents who are victimized by Read More >>
Choking Death Is a Serious Risk for Nursing Home Residents in New York
For an older nursing home resident, even a seemingly mundane body function can be a challenge. While failing eyesight, poor balance, and loss of hearing are symptoms often associated with aging, an oft-overlooked difficulty for older folks is swallowing. In fact, data from the National Safety Council suggests that choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional injury or death and that 2,848 Read More >>
How to Prevent Stress When Relocating Your Parents to a Nursing Home
The experience of moving a parent, even a willing one, into a nursing home can be highly emotional. Your parents may mourn the loss of their younger years, their independence, and the home they built. They could be scared about aging, making new friends, or finding their way in a new place. You may also be having mixed emotions. It’s not uncommon to feel guilty and second-guess your Read More >>
How to Make Your Nursing Home Visits Meaningful
Isolation and loneliness can have significant negative health impacts for older, more vulnerable nursing home residents, especially during the coronavirus pandemic as social distancing and infection control protocols are continuing to require lengthy periods of separation to limit the spread of COVID-19. As such, nursing homes are encouraging social interactions among residents and emboldening Read More >>
How Often Should You Visit a Parent in the Nursing Home?
Having a parent who’s unable to live safely and independently is challenging. Whether due to an underlying illness or aging, many families look to move their parents or loved ones into a long-term care nursing home facility. While choosing to send a loved one to a nursing home facility is difficult, worrying about how they’re being cared for and what lays ahead may be even more so. With so many Read More >>
Can I Put a Camera in a Nursing Home Room?
The creation of video cameras for recording and surveilling has changed the world. They allow us to capture life’s most precious moments and enable intelligent security measures in homes, schools, airports, and businesses. Technology like cell phones and webcams have helped nursing home residents keep in touch with family members. Unfortunately, these measures often aren’t enough and have led to Read More >>