On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 20, 2021 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
During these times, it has never been more important to be with family. However, this has been largely impossible for those in New Mexico with family members in nursing homes. But, a New Mexico judge just ruled that these nursing home visit bans cannot be enforced....
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 19, 2021 | Nursing Home Neglect
A nursing home should be a safe place for a beloved New Mexico resident to reside when their health and well-being prevents them from pursuing independent living. Nursing homes provide care and support for individuals’ medical, social, and occupational needs. When...
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 22, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
New Mexico has several nursing homes both in the Albuquerque area and throughout the rest of the state which accept patients who receive health insurance through government programs. As such, the government periodically inspects these facilities to make sure that they...
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 16, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect is all over the news right now. In the times we live in now, this vulnerable population is at a particular risk. Though, a recent study showed that is true not just now, but also after any disaster, like hurricanes. The study The study...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Sep 24, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
As people in New Mexico grow older sometimes they may experience health complications that require routine medical care or people may need assistance with daily activities due to those complications. While many people’s families may want to care for their loved ones,...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Sep 15, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Heart-rending emotions and exchanges are often on display when families in New Mexico and nationally discuss whether an older loved one should be moved to a nursing home for round-the-clock care. Family members frequently anguish over that and can have conflicting...
