Category: Nursing Home Injuries

Did you know that June is officially designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 15 is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Created in 2006, the annual campaign underscores the plight of seniors experiencing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.  As an adult child of aging parents, you may experience role reversal. While you […]

There is no question that the Coronavirus is taking its toll on all Americans, and even those right here in Tallahassee. No family has escaped the impact and we all have stories we can share that we will remember for generations to come. Perhaps most alarming, is the impact this widespread pandemic has had on […]

Did you know firm partner, Scott Gwartney, was interviewed by a reporter for NPR recently for a story on how nursing homes are caring for their residents since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic?  Nursing homes in Florida have been closed to outside visitors since mid-March, leaving many family members concerned about the welfare of […]

According to official estimates, there are more than 15,000 nursing homes with nearly 2 million licensed beds in the United States. As of last year, those facilities housed approximately 1.4 to 1.5 million people. Not surprisingly, most nursing home residents are Older Americans with chronic health concerns. Now with the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic putting […]

When you have a loved one in a long-term care facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility, there is too much at stake not to ensure he or she has the best care possible.  We know that your elderly or disabled loved ones need the best care and representation possible. Our […]

Placing your senior loved one in a long-term care or assisted living facility can be an overwhelming and challenging experience. During this difficult time, it is important that you are assured he or she will be well-taken care of. While most skilled nursing home facilities and assisted living facilities provide quality care to their residents, […]

When an Older American moves into a nursing home or assisted living facility, it can be challenging for all parties involved. For the Older American, he or she must learn to adapt to a new lifestyle and surroundings. For his or her loved ones, worries may plague their minds, concerned that their senior loved one […]

By: Scott Gwartney I recently received a call from an acquaintance who was aware that I frequently battle with long-term care facilities. Her request was familiar: My mother is no longer able to live in my home, and needs long-term care. How do I go about searching for the best place to meet her needs? […]