Nursing Home Forced to Shut Down in New Jersey After String of Controversies It was reported that Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center was on its last legs. Soon, it would shut down permanently. It was once the largest nursing home in the entire state of New Jersey, and its stunning fall from grace highlights the […]
New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Answers Regarding Senior Covid Deaths
New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Answers Regarding Senior Covid Deaths It is no secret that many states could have handled the COVID-19 crisis better, especially when it came to elderly people in nursing homes. New Jersey is among many states that saw many seniors lose their lives due to the pandemic, and some say that […]
How is Nursing Home Abuse Concealed?
How is Nursing Home Abuse Concealed? One of the reasons nursing home abuse is so rampant is because it is so easy to conceal. After all, the elderly are often unable to speak up for a number of reasons. If the nursing home itself fails to report certain acts of misconduct and negligence, then […]
How to Talk to an Elderly Loved One About Their Will
How to Talk to an Elderly Loved One About Their Will As a dedicated family member, you may be concerned about the status of your senior loved one’s will. You may want to talk to them about these important end-of-life decisions, but this is not always easy. Talking about death is never easy, and many […]
New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Crisis Prompts Legal Changes
New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Crisis Prompts Legal Changes Although the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many weak spots in our society, one of the most worrying is the vulnerability of long-term care facilities across the United States. New Jersey is no exception to this rule, and many frail and vulnerable people suffered greatly during this […]
First of its Kind Lawsuit Against Brookdale Senior Living
First of its Kind Lawsuit Against Brookdale Senior Living A lawsuit filing on March 15, 2021, against the Tennessee-based Brookdale Senior Living, Inc (Brookdale) by a coalition of California District and City Attorneys and prior California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a shockwave through the senior living industry. The lawsuit alleges ten locations of current […]
Can a Lawyer Help Me Retire in New Jersey?
Can a Lawyer Help Me Retire in New Jersey? There comes a point in everyone’s lives when it is about time to settle down, lessen your workload and enjoy some free time in the last chapter of your life. When planning your retirement, there are a number of different things you have to think […]
Understanding Your Rights in a New Jersey Nursing Home
Understanding Your Rights in a New Jersey Nursing Home The rise of Covid-19 has highlighted the fact that residents in nursing homes are still vulnerable. Although many nursing homes across New Jersey are run safely and professionally, others have ultimately failed to provide a stable, healthy living environment for its residents. In 2020, […]
Can I Sue a Nursing Home for Giving My Loved One COVID-19?
Can I Sue a Nursing Home for Giving My Loved One COVID-19? It takes a lot of trust to put a loved one in the care of a nursing home, and having that trust taken advantage of is one of the most painful things you can experience. Unfortunately, this scenario is not uncommon in […]
Common Financial Scams Against the Elderly
Common Financial Scams Against the Elderly The elderly often fall prey to scams that can negatively impact their finances simply because they are not always aware of what is going on around them. Unfortunately, there are some bad people out there who take advantage of the elderly for their own financial gain. Knowing […]
