Nursing home abuse and neglect goes undetected far too often. The statistics are nothing short of scary. As a result, innocent, unsuspecting, and vulnerable individuals are often left in harm’s way with no accountability. These elderly loved ones can suffer extensive...
Nursing home care in New Mexico was generally poor before the pandemic. Now, there are concerns that the situation will get even worse. The primary cause for this is that nursing homes often do not have enough staff to care for their residents. This is not accidental....
In Albuquerque, across New Mexico and throughout the United States, one of the most difficult issues a family must face is if they have an elderly loved one who needs more care than he or she can get at home. Placing that person in a facility is a complicated decision...
When you drop off a loved one at a nursing home, you expect him or her to get the best care possible. You hope that he or she receives the same type of care he or she would get at home with you. Unfortunately, many nursing homes neglect their residents, causing them...
The damages suffered through nursing home neglect can have long-lasting implications. Your or your loved one’s pain and suffering might be unbearable, and the medical expenses and lost wages in play might be financially overwhelming. While a personal injury claim...
For many New Mexico residents, the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult one. Although it is emotional and worrisome, it is done with the expectation that proper care will be provided. Unfortunately, some nursing homes have issues in which...
Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities rely on their caregivers for many important services. From managing their medicines and basic needs to treating and recognizing signs of illness, nursing home doctors and staff play integral roles in keeping...
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....
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...
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...
