There are multiple different reasons why families in New Mexico and across the country make the decision to place their loved ones in a nursing home. These facilities not only offer health care and assistance with activities of daily living, they also provide a...
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Month: September 2020
Death from infection leads to wrongful death lawsuit
No matter how much family members are loved in New Mexico, circumstances often arise in which families recognize that they are unable to meet the care needs a loved one requires. For example, some people are discharged from the hospital to nursing homes or...
How to identify common signs of nursing home abuse
When you have a relative or loved one who receives care from professionals in a nursing home facility or an independent caregiver, there is a chance that they aren’t receiving enough attention. Abuse of elderly individuals is a widespread issue. But recognizing what...
Assisted-living center accused of neglect
As people in New Mexico and across the country age or experience a serious medical condition, families are often unable to provide the care that they need. While it is important to ensure that proper care is taken of any person requiring medical care, it is often...
Man pleads guilty in assault on resident of memory care unit
When families in New Mexico and across the country place their family members in a long-term care facility, they have likely spent a great deal of time considering their needs and how those needs are best met. The decision is typically only made with the belief that...
Abuse investigations declined in New Mexico during health crisis
The current global health crisis has prevented or limited the trips people make to nursing homes to visit elderly loved ones. In March, New Mexico officials declared an emergency order that limited contact at nursing homes. At the time, the only people allowed to make...