On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Mar 30, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
New Mexico’s elder abuse problems can take many forms, usually grouped into physical abuse, psychological (or verbal) abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect. to help stop abuse, neglect or exploitation in nursing homes and other care facilities, our...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Mar 18, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Regardless of whether a resident’s family regularly visits, nursing homes must keep residents safe. However, nursing homes do not always fulfill their duties. A serious problem might go undetected until a visitor notices it. Unfortunately, visiting your loved one...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Mar 17, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Are you researching Albuquerque-area nursing homes for a loved one, or maybe have a family member living in an area nursing home? If so, it’s time to arm yourself with some knowledge to help keep your elderly loved one safe and healthy. Bedsores are one health concern...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Dec 30, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
When you choose a nursing home for your parent, you want a place that offers the best care possible. But if you’ve never researched nursing homes before, you may feel unsure about where to start. You fear that the wrong choice could lead your parent to suffer neglect...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Dec 28, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse
Elderly adults deserve to be happy at the end of their life. Sadly, not everyone is, especially if they’re facing abuse at their assisted living facility. According to a recent report, nearly 5 million residents face some form of abuse in U.S. nursing homes. When...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Sep 26, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse
Many nursing homes in New Mexico and across the U.S. are the subject of complaints regarding the quality of elder care. Residents of these homes may be neglected, abused or financially manipulated. The condition of many homes can even be unsanitary. One auditor in...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Aug 23, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse
For many New Mexico families, elder abuse continues to be a major concern about the well-being of their loved ones. In 2010, the Elder Justice Act was approved by Congress, but elder abuse continues to be a significant concern. For years before the law was passed,...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Aug 21, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home residents in New Mexico are supposed to have their needs met by a professional staff. However, some facilities here and in other states are seriously lacking in that capacity. For example, a 91-year-old woman was actively taunted by staff members at The...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Aug 15, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse
It can be difficult when a family in New Mexico decides that a loved one needs the care and supervision a nursing home is supposed to provide. Inevitable concerns will arise. One factor that few consider is that the facility will be negligent or outright abusive....
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Aug 2, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse
Many New Mexico residents agonize over the decision to employ a nursing home to care for an elderly or disabled relative. However, it is likely that their houses or apartments are equipped with the resources to provide for people who need serious care, especially if...
