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Antipsychotic drugs are prescription medications commonly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern about the improper use of these drugs in nursing homes. Although these drugs carry serious risks,...
One upcoming Supreme Court decision may have massive implications for the rights of millions of patients across New Mexico and the rest of the United States. The oral arguments for this case, Health and Hospital Corp. v. Talevski, began on Tuesday, November 8th. The...
On Wednesday, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released new evidence of poor conditions at for-profit nursing homes during the pandemic. The documents and evidence were uncovered through the ongoing investigation into five for-profit nursing home...
Nursing homes are meant to be a safe haven for the elderly in New Mexico. But unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a reality. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or are planning on putting them in one, it’s important to be aware of the signs of abuse. Physical...
Residents of New Mexico may want to learn more about recent calls for more inspections in nursing homes. Problems with nursing homes put your loved ones at risk, and inspections may catch some issues before they become disasters. You want your loved ones and family to...
The White House has announced significant reforms to improve the quality of care at taxpayer-funded nursing homes.
Anyone who witnesses or suspects abuse in an assisted living facility in New Mexico must know what to do when he or she finds him or herself in that unfortunately common situation. In order to protect your elderly loved ones, it's necessary to learn the signs of...
Many families in New Mexico have elderly loved ones who live in nursing facilities because they are no longer able to live on their own or have medical needs that require skilled care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are real problems. Older adults may...
Moving a relative into a New Mexico nursing home can be both a relief and a stressful situation. Relief comes because you now have the peace of mind that they are surrounded by a whole staff trained to take care of them. Stress comes due to the many horror stories of...
Some people in New Mexico and across the country ultimately find themselves unable to meet their own care needs. Depending on the situation, family members may also be unable to meet these needs either, prompting them to look for other solutions. For some, this means...
