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...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Sep 14, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Pressure ulcers, more commonly known as bedsores, are a serious medical condition that often affects nursing home residents subjected to substandard care. The following is a brief overview of bedsores, their causes and their complications. What are bedsores? Bedsores...
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 | Aug 21, 2020 | Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing homes and other residential care facilities are tasked with the responsibility of providing their residents with the physical, emotional, and psychological support they require. Many individuals who enter nursing homes in New Mexico do so because they are...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jul 10, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
No amount of abuse or neglect of nursing home residents is acceptable. People who live in long-term care facilities have the right to live in as much comfort and dignity as possible. Any negligence or outright abuse by staff that interferes with that right should be...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jul 10, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
A lot of New Mexico residents rely on nursing homes to provide their elderly loved ones with care and treatment that they deserve. It’s a large responsibility for nursing homes and their staff to take on, which is why the nursing home industry is heavily regulated by...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jun 26, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious concern for victims and their families. Families trust the well-being and safety of their loved ones every day to nursing homes and when that trust is violated, victims and families need to be familiar with the legal...
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...
