Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit to Block Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule: Key Issues at Stake

Nov 62 min read

Alabama Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit to Block Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule: Key Issues at Stake

The Alabama Attorney General, alongside those of 20 other states, has filed a lawsuit opposing the new federal nursing home staffing...

Hip Fractures & Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know

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Sep 103 min read

Hip Fractures & Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know

Hip fractures can be extremely serious for all older adults, and can increase their risk of death by 5–11% within a year.

Alabama Nursing Homes Miss Staffing Mark

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Aug 122 min read

Alabama Nursing Homes Miss Staffing Mark

How do Alabama facilities measure up under the new nursing home staffing rule?

Proposed Changes to Nursing Home Staffing Rules: Make Your Voice Heard

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Jul 82 min read

Proposed Changes to Nursing Home Staffing Rules: Make Your Voice Heard

Congress is trying to overturn recent rules for staffing requirements for nursing homes.

Golden Days: The Legal Essentials of Summer Activities in Nursing Homes

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Jun 73 min read

Golden Days: The Legal Essentials of Summer Activities in Nursing Homes

Summer is in full swing and many nursing homes are busily planning a variety of outdoor activities to enhance the quality of life for...

Justice through Care: a Legal Look at National Nursing Home Care Week

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May 132 min read

Justice through Care: a Legal Look at National Nursing Home Care Week

National Nursing Home Care Week serves as an important reminder of the invaluable role caregivers play in the lives of nursing home...

Nursing Home Inspections in Alabama: Why We're Concerned

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Apr 232 min read

Nursing Home Inspections in Alabama: Why We're Concerned

The situation in Alabama regarding nursing home inspections presents a concerning picture for those with loved ones in these facilities....

Signs of Abuse or Neglect in Nursing Homes Residents

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Mar 203 min read

Signs of Abuse or Neglect in Nursing Homes Residents

We entrust the care of our loved ones to nursing homes with the expectation that they will receive the attention, respect, and support...

Staffing Shortages Imperil Well-being of Nursing Home Residents

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Mar 142 min read

Staffing Shortages Imperil Well-being of Nursing Home Residents

As an attorney who focuses on cases against nursing homes for improper or inadequate care, attorney JP Sawyer knows it's imperative to...

JP Sawyer’s Approach to Emotional Abuse Cases in Nursing Homes: Advocating for the Unseen

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Feb 212 min read

JP Sawyer’s Approach to Emotional Abuse Cases in Nursing Homes: Advocating for the Unseen

Emotional abuse in nursing homes is a silent epidemic, affecting vulnerable residents who often suffer in silence. While physical neglect...

The Role of Technology in Exposing Nursing Home Abuse

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Feb 202 min read

The Role of Technology in Exposing Nursing Home Abuse

In the pursuit of justice for victims of nursing home abuse, technology emerges as a powerful ally. At Sawyer Law Firm, attorney JP...

Sawyer Law Firm Files Six Lawsuits Involving Patient Falls in Healthcare Facilities

Sawyer Firm

Feb 201 min read

Sawyer Law Firm Files Six Lawsuits Involving Patient Falls in Healthcare Facilities

Sawyer Law Firm, LLC has filed six (6) lawsuits in the past three months involving patient falls in healthcare facilities. The cases...

Celebrating the Holidays with Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

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Dec 5, 20232 min read

Celebrating the Holidays with Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and togetherness. For families with loved ones in nursing homes, finding meaningful ways...

Ensuring Rural Health Equity: A Legal Perspective on National Rural Health Day

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Nov 16, 20232 min read

Ensuring Rural Health Equity: A Legal Perspective on National Rural Health Day

November 16 is National Rural Health Day, a poignant reminder of the unique challenges rural communities face. As we observe this...

AARP's Long-Term Care Rankings Released: Alabama Ranked #50

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

AARP's Long-Term Care Rankings Released: Alabama Ranked #50

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) recently released its Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard. The scorecard lists...

What Does the Recent White House Executive Order Mean for Nursing Home Abuse Cases?

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Sep 21, 20232 min read

What Does the Recent White House Executive Order Mean for Nursing Home Abuse Cases?

On September 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced important new steps to crack down on nursing...

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Jun 19, 20232 min read

Nursing Home Infections and Sepsis

Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are more susceptible to infections and sepsis for many reasons. These older...

Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Homes

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Jun 19, 20232 min read

Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Homes

Malnutrition and dehydration are common problems for residents of poorly managed or understaffed nursing homes and assisted living...

Medication Errors in Assisted Living Facilities & Nursing Homes

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Jun 19, 20232 min read

Medication Errors in Assisted Living Facilities & Nursing Homes

Medication errors in assisted living facilities and nursing homes can lead to serious, even life-threatening repercussions for residents...

Sawyer Firm

Jun 19, 20232 min read

Nursing Home Falls

Nursing Home Falls Statistics According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people aged 65 and above...

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