On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | May 29, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Many Albuquerque residents know someone who has dementia. Many times, those who have dementia need to eventually be placed in a long term care facility because they are no longer able to take care of themselves. But making the decision to place a loved one into a...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | May 29, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
There are many people in the Albuquerque area who have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s. These are serious illnesses that can be devastating to families. Many times those with dementia or Alzheimer’s come to a point where they can no longer care for themselves...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | May 29, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Families in the Albuquerque area who have a loved one in a skilled nursing facility know how important these facilities are for taking care of people who are no longer able to care for themselves. When a loved one is not able to take of themselves anymore and needs...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | May 29, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Placing a loved one in an Albuquerque area nursing home can be an agonizing decision for a family. But many times, an older loved one is no longer able to take care of themselves and requires more skilled care. In these situations, a nursing home may be the best...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | May 15, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
The spread of the coronavirus has shone a light on America’s most vulnerable populations, namely seniors in nursing homes. In New Mexico, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) collected the efforts of the state’s nursing homes to prevent the spread...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | May 12, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Individuals rely on a nursing home staff to provide the care and attention needed to keep elderly residents comfortable and healthy. Unfortunately, whether through inattention, negligence or overt maliciousness, a staff might make medication errors that directly lead...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Apr 20, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
“What are we doing today that may be permanently abridging the rights of people in nursing home facilities?” asked a vice president for AARP. It’s a crucial question, even as the Coronavirus rages through nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Initial attempts...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Apr 15, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
The federal government hasn’t been releasing information about how many people in nursing homes have died from COVID-19 complications. However, the Associated Press has been keeping a running tally from state health departments and media reports. Ten days ago, 450...
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 | 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...
