When we put our loved elders into a nursing home, mixed emotions often arise. We are comforted that our elders will have constant care and help with their health. However, we also worry and hope that they are not taken advantage of or abused by the nursing home. There are important signs to watch out for to prevent ongoing abuse. Two types of elder abuse are physical abuse and emotional abuse, or what is also oftentimes referred to[...]

Nursing home abuse takes many forms, which may create challenges for you when attempting to ensure that your loved one is receiving proper care in his or her community living situation in New York. Vulnerability to peers may arise from limitations created by medical problems, so a resident may not be forthcoming about issues caused by those who also live in the closed environment. We at The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny are familiar with the subtle[...]

In the coming years, as individuals of the baby boomer generation continue to age, many adult children and family members will be forced to make decisions and arrangements with regard to the care and living situations of aging parents and relatives. For a significant percentage of families, a skilled nursing home facility will be the best option to provide for an aging and ailing loved one's safety and care. While nursing homes often boast about the exceptional level[...]

In the coming years, individuals who make up the baby boomer generation will continue to retire and live out their retirement years. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Department, by the year 2029 more than one-fifth of the U.S. population will be age 65 and older. As baby boomers deal with the chronic and progressive medical conditions and physical ailments that frequently accompany the aging process, it's likely that a significant percentage will come to rely upon[...]

If you have a loved one who is currently a resident in a New York nursing home, it is natural to feel concern over the level of care that is being provided. We at the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny understand that nursing home abuse and neglect have become topics of national scrutiny. To provide more transparency, the elder advocacy group Families for Better Care has developed nursing home report cards for each state so that people[...]