WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE NURSING HOME

For some of our elderly family members who currently reside at our local nursing homes, the stay is a few weeks. For others, the stay may last a few months. For many, however, the nursing home has become their permanent residence. Some are there for a brief course of post-surgical rehabilitation following orthopedic injuries. Others are at the nursing home for a longer period. They are there because they are mentally or physically disabled, suffering from neurological diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's or the physical effects of a paralyzing stroke. They are unable to independently perform the tasks that their daily lives require without risking their own safety. Read More >>

NURSING HOME CLAIMS - JUST THE FACTS

During the past few years, those who own and operate nursing homes have generated statewide media coverage in seeking the legislative endorsement of tort reform. Prompted by revenue-slashing increases in their insurance premiums, the corporations that run for-profit facilities have sought to convince the public that Florida's nursing homes will shut down unless there is new legislation to limit the number of lawsuits. Essentially, the industry points its finger at those victims of nursing home abuse who seek to enforce their rights. As Paul Harvey says: "Now, you will hear the REST of the story". Read More >>

NURSING HOME STAFFING - REQUIREMENTS VS. REALITY

Every nursing home resident is entitled to receive various types of nursing care for a certain number of minutes each day. The government requires that each resident have at least 45 minutes per day of treatment by a Registered Nurse (RN), 35 minutes each day from a Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LPN), and 2.6 hours a day from a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Having earned a degree from a four-year institution, RNs are the most skilled of the three. Read More >>

SUPREME COURT PROTECTS NURSING HOME RESIDENTS

On February 6, 2003, the Supreme Court of Florida issued a per curiam opinion in the case of Florida Convalescent Centers, Inc., v. Reed Somberg, Case No. SC01-731.  This case may be read in its entirety at www.flcourts.org. This important ruling helps protect our elderly from nursing home neglect and abuse. Read More >>

HOW TO FIND A QUALITY NURSING HOME

As we age, we begin to wonder what life will be like when we are physically or mentally unable to take care of ourselves. Where will I live? Will I have access to quality medical or nursing care when I need it? Naturally, we would prefer to avoid these questions. However, right now, many of us are dealing with these issues in making life-care decisions for our elderly family members. Often the answer is a nursing home or assisted living facility (ALF). Read More >>

HOW MUCH INSURANCE COVERAGE SHOULD I HAVE ON MY AUTOMOBILE?

Most people do not realize how many drivers on the road in South Florida either drive with the minimum amount of coverage required by law or without insurance at all. Under Florida law the only coverage which an individual must carry is property damage coverage and personal injury protection. Read More >>