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What Laws Protect Nursing Home Residents in South Carolina?

Most families who place a loved one in a South Carolina nursing home are unaware that a legal framework exists to protect their loved one’s rights. They intuitively know that the facility is supposed to provide good care and they know there are rules. However, the specific laws, what they require and prohibit, and what they mean for families whose loved ones have been harmed remain largely invisible until something goes wrong.......

By Nathan Hughey

How Can Families Monitor the Health of Loved Ones in Assisted Living Facilities?

Signing the admission paperwork doesn’t mean stepping back. For many families, the weeks after a loved one moves into an assisted living facility are filled with a complicated mix of emotions. There’s relief that professional care is now available around the clock, but also guilt about every hour that passes between visits. What very few families are clearly told at admission is that their presence, attention, and willingness to ask hard questions are not only emotionally meaningful but also practically protective.......

By Nathan Hughey

What Are Common Health Risks for Elderly Residents in Care Facilities?

When choosing a care facility for someone you love, hope is the first step. It’s the hope that they will be safe and cared for and that your agonizing decision was the right one. Most families spend weeks researching facilities, reading reviews, touring hallways, and observing how staff interact with residents before signing any documents. Then, life inside that facility becomes something they can only partially see: a few hours on Tuesday afternoons, Sunday lunches, and holiday visits. What happens in the hours between those visits is largely invisible to them.......

By Nathan Hughey

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