Building Violations In Assisted Living
There are many types of building or code violations. Often the violations occur due to neglect, though a violation may happen due to bad construction. A contractor hired by an assisted living company...
View ArticleAssisted Living Abuse: Texas
In recent times the state of Texas has had more than its’ share of facility staff accused of abuse. More and more facilities are being found in violation of state and federal health codes. We have to...
View ArticleCommunities Against Assisted Living?
Across the United States communities are protesting the addition of assisted living facilities to their neighborhoods. California, Michigan, New Jersey, and other states have had a surge of such...
View ArticleNew Property Tax Law In Effect For Michigan ALF Residents
A new piece of legislation was passed in Michigan this year (2012) that will help assisted living residents breathe easier. The new legislation will make it easier for homeowners that are living in a...
View ArticleMental Illness and Assisted Living Residents
Senior citizens and mental illness has always been a hot button issue. Many feel that assisted living facilities are being overburdened with the task of caring for large numbers of mentally ill...
View ArticleCode Violations: What Are They?
You may have heard of code violations in reference to assisted living facilities in the media. There have been many recent stories of facilities receiving code violations or citations that result in...
View ArticleFacility Closings: What Happens To Residents?
There are times when a facility must close, due to various reasons. Closings can stem from code or building violations, abuse allegations, or a lack of funding. What happens to the residents that...
View ArticleBest Adaptive Devices For Residents
One of the challenges that many seniors face in terms of limited mobility is discovering the best adaptive devices. Most of us are familiar with “the grabber,” a mechanical claw gadget that helps folks...
View ArticleAre Assisted Living Residents At Risk For Abuse?
Much like nursing home residents, those living in assisted living may be at a higher risk for abuse. The constant contact with overworked staff is one contributor to abuse in nursing homes, but...
View ArticleAssisted Living Center Sued For Fatal Heat Exhaustion
A California man is suing an assisted living facility for the wrongful death of his 89 year old mother. He claims that the facility allowed his mother to become exposed to extreme heat many times by...
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