A Tradition Of Caring And Compassionate Representation For Staten Islanders
Specific laws protect patients' rights in nursing homes. They ensure patients receive the care and respect they deserve. These regulations safeguard residents' well-being and they also provide a framework for addressing concerns or violations. Right to quality care...
Elder law focuses on the needs of older adults and helps them navigate various legal issues. Understanding the basics of elder law might help you or your loved ones prepare for the future. Health care planning Elder law includes health care planning, which involves...
Planning for long-term care is an important consideration for anyone looking ahead to their later years. In New York State, residents often have questions about how to best prepare for the possibility of needing long-term care. Regardless of the type of long-term care...
Medicaid offers essential assistance to individuals in need of home care services. It who helps those require help with daily activities due to medical conditions, disabilities or aging. In New York, this program helps eligible individuals receive the care they need...
According to the New York State Department of Health, there are over 600 nursing homes in the state. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to know what to look for. Remember, you are seeking a home that will provide not only professional medical care but also a...
A healthcare proxy is an important part of one's estate plan. Even younger individuals should have one, as it outlines instructions in the event the individual is unable to make medical decisions for him- or herself due to an accident or other event. According to...
Deciding it is time to move your family member to a care facility for the elderly in New York is not an easy decision. Finding an establishment that meets all your expectations can have its challenges. Knowing what to look for prior to screening facilities can help...
If you have elderly parents who have health-related issues, you may have little choice but to move them into a nursing home. After all, you probably lack the time and skills necessary to help your mother and father thrive. Still, not every nursing home on your list of...
When you leave your loved one in an elder care facility, you would hope that means they will get the best possible care and attention. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. But sometimes, it is hard to pinpoint when, if and how your loved one might have faced...
Elderly residents living alone with poor health conditions face higher risks of abuse. According to a Cornell University study, greater than one out of 10 of New York state's older residents may experience mistreatment over the next 10 years. Researchers also noted...
