Hip Fractures & Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know
Hip fractures can be extremely serious for all older adults, and can increase their risk of death by 5–11% within a year.
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Sawyer Firm
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Alabama Nursing Homes Miss Staffing Mark
How do Alabama facilities measure up under the new nursing home staffing rule?
Sawyer Firm
- Jul 8
- 2 min
Proposed Changes to Nursing Home Staffing Rules: Make Your Voice Heard
Congress is trying to overturn recent rules for staffing requirements for nursing homes.
Sawyer Firm
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Golden Days: The Legal Essentials of Summer Activities in Nursing Homes
Summer is in full swing and many nursing homes are busily planning a variety of outdoor activities to enhance the quality of life for...
Sawyer Firm
- May 13
- 2 min
Justice through Care: a Legal Look at National Nursing Home Care Week
National Nursing Home Care Week serves as an important reminder of the invaluable role caregivers play in the lives of nursing home...
Sawyer Firm
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Nursing Home Inspections in Alabama: Why We're Concerned
The situation in Alabama regarding nursing home inspections presents a concerning picture for those with loved ones in these facilities....
Sawyer Firm
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Signs of Abuse or Neglect in Nursing Homes Residents
We entrust the care of our loved ones to nursing homes with the expectation that they will receive the attention, respect, and support...
Sawyer Firm
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Staffing Shortages Imperil Well-being of Nursing Home Residents
As an attorney who focuses on cases against nursing homes for improper or inadequate care, attorney JP Sawyer knows it's imperative to...
Sawyer Firm
- Feb 21
- 2 min
JP Sawyer’s Approach to Emotional Abuse Cases in Nursing Homes: Advocating for the Unseen
Emotional abuse in nursing homes is a silent epidemic, affecting vulnerable residents who often suffer in silence. While physical neglect...
Sawyer Firm
- Feb 20
- 2 min
The Role of Technology in Exposing Nursing Home Abuse
In the pursuit of justice for victims of nursing home abuse, technology emerges as a powerful ally. At Sawyer Law Firm, attorney JP...
Sawyer Firm
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Sawyer Law Firm Files Six Lawsuits Involving Patient Falls in Healthcare Facilities
Sawyer Law Firm, LLC has filed six (6) lawsuits in the past three months involving patient falls in healthcare facilities. The cases...
Sawyer Firm
- Dec 5, 2023
- 2 min
Celebrating the Holidays with Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and togetherness. For families with loved ones in nursing homes, finding meaningful ways...
Sawyer Firm
- Nov 16, 2023
- 2 min
Ensuring Rural Health Equity: A Legal Perspective on National Rural Health Day
November 16 is National Rural Health Day, a poignant reminder of the unique challenges rural communities face. As we observe this...
Sawyer Firm
- Oct 23, 2023
- 2 min
AARP's Long-Term Care Rankings Released: Alabama Ranked #50
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) recently released its Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard. The scorecard lists...
Sawyer Firm
- Sep 21, 2023
- 2 min
What Does the Recent White House Executive Order Mean for Nursing Home Abuse Cases?
On September 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced important new steps to crack down on nursing...
Sawyer Firm
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
Nursing Home Infections and Sepsis
Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are more susceptible to infections and sepsis for many reasons. These older...
Sawyer Firm
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Homes
Malnutrition and dehydration are common problems for residents of poorly managed or understaffed nursing homes and assisted living...
Sawyer Firm
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
Medication Errors in Assisted Living Facilities & Nursing Homes
Medication errors in assisted living facilities and nursing homes can lead to serious, even life-threatening repercussions for residents...
Sawyer Firm
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
Nursing Home Falls
Nursing Home Falls Statistics According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people aged 65 and above...
Sawyer Firm
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
Abuse in Assisted Living Facilities
Unfortunately, nursing homes are not unique in the occurrence of elder abuse and neglect. Reports of neglect and abuse by staff at...
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