Patient dumping, also referred to as “involuntary discharge,” is the illegal eviction of a patient from a long-term care facility. Most often, patient dumping takes the […]

While adult bed rails are intended to be a safety product, they can cause injury or death when used incorrectly. Elderly, sick, or frail individuals are […]

Millions of U.S. families depend on caretakers in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities to keep their loved ones safe, healthy, and comfortable. The U.S. […]

Understaffing in nursing homes is becoming a major problem in the state of California. Between 2020 and 2021, over 150 California nursing homes filled out a […]

Always Check with Peck when you need answers on elder abuse, neglect, and negligence at long-term care facilities. “It was hard enough just trusting someone to […]

When you need answers about elder abuse and neglect, always Check with Peck. Did you know that you are not legally obligated to sign an arbitration […]

Nursing home abuse and neglect can happen anywhere, including in nursing homes and assisted living homes where families believe their loved ones are safe. Understanding the […]

While always a concern, nursing home abuse has more people worried these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally declared […]

Elopement is a major life-threatening issue related to caring for an individual with cognitive loss, also known as elder wandering. Elopement can have serious consequences, especially […]

Earlier this week, the state of California reported that nearly 40% of the coronavirus-related deaths had happened at assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities. As […]