On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 5, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse
We trust nursing home staff to take good care of the residents in their facilities. Sadly, while unintentional neglect can harm patients, intentional nursing home abuse does occur in Albuquerque nursing homes and can be devastating. The following is an overview of...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 4, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Most people don’t want to put their elderly loved ones in a nursing home. But the realities of today’s world make it impossible for many people to care for their loved one’s in any other way. And truth be told, many nursing homes are great for elderly loved ones. They...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Dec 3, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Elder abuse in nursing homes is a pervasive problem that is often difficult to detect, and often results in the over-medication, trauma, serious injury and neglect of its victims. Fortunately in New Mexico, a new partnership was recently formed between the state’s...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Nov 12, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Sometimes, nursing home residents are intentionally overmedicated because of staffing shortages or they are aggressive, emotional, or uncooperative. Overmedication is a form of nursing home abuse and neglect which may be dangerous. Signs of overmedication Use of drugs...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Nov 3, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
The care of loved ones is entrusted to nursing homes on a daily basis. Family members whose loved ones have been harmed in a nursing home should be familiar with nursing home liability and how a negligent nursing home can be held accountable for nursing home abuse and...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Oct 28, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing homes are tasked with a big responsibility: caring for our most vulnerable loved ones. The government recognizes the importance of this duty, evidenced by the numerous regulations placed on nursing homes and their employees. Yet, despite the importance of...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Oct 5, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
Many Albuquerque residents have had to make the difficult decision of placing a loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Unfortunately, the time comes for many older people where they are no longer able to safely care for themselves. Nursing homes are places that can...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Sep 9, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities often cannot defend themselves against abuse from staff. They may not be able to alert somebody that they have been abused either. Often, vulnerable nursing home residents must rely on caring...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Aug 31, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Selecting a nursing home for your loved one is no easy task. Every nursing home offers different levels of care, and it can be hard to know the place you are considering is right for your parent. Thankfully there are signs you can look out for while you are touring...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jul 31, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse
When an Albuquerque resident can no longer safely live on their own, they and their loved ones may begin the process of finding them a residential facility where they can live. Nursing homes provide aging and infirm individuals with supportive homes where they can...
