The following article with corresponding video was made by our 2023 scholarship winner, Mayani Vela. ‘Golden Years’ are a path everyone wants to reach, where we […]

While the majority of elder care facilities value their residents’ well being and provide care to the best of their abilities, abuse and neglect can and […]

The American population over age 65 is projected to grow from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. This 47% increase will drive increased […]

We trust nursing homes with the care of our loved ones when they are at their most vulnerable. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes live up to […]

Elder abuse is a devastating reality for as many as one in 10 Americans age 60 or older. Of the estimated 6 million elder abuse cases […]

Bedsores are an unfortunate reality for more than 2.5 million Americans every year. They are especially common in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, where […]

Written by 2023 Peck Law Group article scholarship winner Mia Knight. We are all getting older. Whether viewed positively or negatively, aging is an inevitability. For […]

Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts in response to an infection. Instead of fighting the infection, the immune system attacks normal body tissues and […]

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 […]