Recently, a family in another state filed civil claims against those they believe are responsible for the death of their loved one. They claim she was sent home from a nursing home and left to fend for herself due to an alleged failure to pay. The victim’s loved ones...
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...
When people have complex medical needs, families in New Mexico often struggle to ensure that those needs are met on their own. As such, some turn to nursing homes for help ensuring that appropriate care is provided. One of the most important parts of caring for...
There are many nursing homes and residential care facilities in New Mexico and across the country that go to great lengths to ensure that residents receive the care that they need. Unfortunately, that cannot be said for all such facilities. In fact, a recently filed...
Having a loved one in a nursing home often worries you that you'll one day get a phone call that they have passed away. While you know that this is probable, it isn't going to make things any easier when you do get the call. You should be prepared for what steps you...
Nursing home residents and caregivers currently make up about one-third of all COVID deaths in the United States, with over 28,000 deaths. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), have loosened federal nursing home regulations during the pandemic. Nursing...
The loss of a loved one is a tragic occurrence, especially when the death was unexpected. While some people who have family members in a nursing home know that the person's passing is imminent, there are others who learn of a sudden death that was due to the actions...
Having a loved one in a nursing home means that you're trusting the staff members to take good care of them. Many people who work with residents take pride in getting to know them and help them live the fullest life possible. Unfortunately, there are sometimes staff...
Many people in New Mexico are concerned about the care their loved ones will receive in a nursing home. There have been lots of reports of abuse and neglect at care facilities, and people may find it difficult to determine if a particular facility will be a safe...
It is heartbreaking to discover your loved one is not being treated with the dignity and respect he or she deserves while in the care of a nursing home. At the , we have handled many cases in which New Mexico nursing home residents were...
