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Neglect in Assisted Living is More Common Than You Think. Here’s What You Can Do to Help Your Loved One

By Justice For Our Parents

General Neglect | Los Angeles Elder Care Facilities | Orange County Elder Care Facilities | San Bernardino Board & Care | San Bernardino Elder Care Facilities | San Bernardino Nursing Homes

Protecting loved ones in assisted living from negligence requires vigilance. If you suspect neglect, report it to facility management and consider consulting with an elder care attorney at @Justice For Our Parents.

What You Should Know About Chemical Restraint in Nursing Homes

By Justice For Our Parents

General Neglect | Los Angeles Elder Care Facilities | Medication Issues | Orange County Elder Care Facilities | San Bernardino Elder Care Facilities | San Bernardino Nursing Homes

Did you know that elderly patients in nursing homes are often overmedicated solely for staff convenience? This practice, known as "chemical restraint," can lead to serious health risks. If you suspect your loved one is under some form of chemical restraint, contact our elder attorneys at @Justice For Our Parents.

Don’t Let Understaffing in Elder Care Facilities Affect Your Loved Ones

By Justice For Our Parents

Bed Sores / Pressure Ulcers | General Neglect | Los Angeles Elder Care Facilities | Orange County Elder Care Facilities | Staffing / Training Issues

Understaffing in elder care facilities is costing lives. Many nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Los Angeles and Orange County are dangerously understaffed. At @Justice For Our Parents, we encourage families placing a loved one in a facility to investigate staffing levels before deciding to use that facility.

What Families Should Know about the 2025 Conservator Laws

By Terri Lively

Families with loved ones under conservatorship should understand these changes and their rights. @JusticeForOurParents can refer you to a reliable attorney to help you navigate complex legislation like this new CA requirement.

5 Warning Signs of Elder Abuse—and What You Can Do About It

By Justice For Our Parents

General Neglect

Elder abuse is a serious issue, and we all have a role in protecting our loved ones.

Keep an eye out for these warning signs:

Elder Abuse Is a Crime—Here’s How the Law Protects Your Loved Ones

By Justice For Our Parents

Patient Rights

Did you know seniors have powerful legal rights to protect them from abuse and neglect?

Whether it’s physical, emotional, financial, or neglectful treatment, the law is on their side. Here are some key legal protections for the elderly:

Celebrating Wellderly Day: Honoring the Strength and Joy of Our Senior Community

By Justice For Our Parents

On March 17^th, we celebrate the health, vitality, and wisdom of our cherished senior community by recognizing #NationalWellderly Day!

Choosing a nursing home for your loved one?

By Justice For Our Parents

Assessment / Monitoring Issues

When you are deciding on a nursing home, remember that safety and quality care are key.

Abandoned in the Flames: How the Eaton Fire Exposed Elder Neglect in Assisted Living Facilities

By Justice For Our Parents

We all learned from a recent LA Times story, and many other news sources, that when the Eaton Fire swept through parts of Los Angeles County, displacing hundreds and destroying homes, it also exposed a harrowing truth: some of our most vulnerable citizens were left behind. Among them was 97-year-old Dorothy Benesh, a resident of an assisted living facility who was abandoned during the evacuation. If not for the desperate efforts of her son, Jim Benesh, she might not have made it out alive.

Do You Need To Create A Caregiving Plan For an Elderly Loved One?

By Justice For Our Parents

Dementia Care

Do you have the need to create a caregiving plan for an elderly loved one? A Care Agreement is a written contract between a senior and their caregiver (often a family member) that outlines the terms of care.