Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
What happens when Nursing Homes and Hospitals reduce staff?
Understaffing is one reason we are seeing more bedsore lawsuits against nursing homes and hospitals in New York. It is a pressing issue when
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive "In Decades"
Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive "In Decades"
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 28, 20222 min read
Home Health Aide Costs See the Sharpest Increase in Annual Long-Term Care Survey
Home Health Aide & Nursing Home Costs Rise in the New York Area
Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 30, 20211 min read
When is there a need for a Guardianship?
There may come a time when a loved one will require a Guardianship or Conservatorship. Click to listen to my Podcast Q&A and learn about the
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 1, 20211 min read
How To Plan For Life Changes
Quickly learn about the essential legal documents that will help you plan for future care and ensure your wishes are met. Free Download...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 2, 20211 min read
Announcing Raphan Law Partners !
I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...
Samantha Benadiba, Esq
May 8, 20212 min read
Don't Miss Your Chance For Free Homecare
Very good Medicaid news decided this month! The New York State Department of Health has further delayed the start of the 2.5 year...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 2, 20212 min read
“My mom is in a nursing home and I noticed some bruises and bedsores- what should I do?
As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 5, 202010 min read
How to financially plan for an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosis
To help those who have been diagnosed and their families plan for future expenses, below is a guide which discusses the legal and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 27, 20192 min read
What are the facts about your rights as a victim of bedsores?
Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 19, 20193 min read
Bed and/or Chair Rest + Neglect = Bedsores
It is simply not acceptable for patients to develop bedsores or pressure ulcers while they are in a hospital or nursing home. New York has
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 8, 20187 min read
Article: Nursing Homes Routinely Mask Low Staff Levels
Via New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Secret data: Most VA nursing homes have more residents with bed sores, pain, than private facilities
Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 1, 20183 min read
Bedsore Lawsuits: FAQs
WHEN IT COMES TO BEDSORES, PRESSURE SORES, DECUBITUS ULCERS IT’S OFTEN HELPFUL TO READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE ASKED. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 1, 20184 min read
How to Talk About Moving to a Retirement Home: ‘It’s a Journey’
Having a conversation about moving — whether it’s with a relative, even a spouse — brings up lots of anxiety. Here’s how to go about it....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 3, 20186 min read
Batter up! In the Bronx, Stadium Scents Take Fans Out to the Ballgame
In the Bronx, Stadium Scents Take Fans Out to the Ballgame By COREY KILGANNON MARCH 31, 2018, New York Times Gilbert Marcus, 80, smelled...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 20, 20183 min read
Should you sign that Nursing Home Admissions Agreement you were given?
Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing Admitting a loved one to a nursing...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 23, 20181 min read
Complaints About Nursing Home Evictions Rise, and Regulators Take Note
From The New York Times: One reason for the evictions, legal advocates say, is that the residents’ better-paying Medicare coverage is...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 26, 20172 min read
Visiting Lawyer Services is extremely helpful for those who need a lawyer but can not leave home.
Visiting Lawyer Services is extremely helpful for those who need a lawyer but can not leave home. As an elder law firm we take pride...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 9, 20173 min read
Top 10 Elder Law decisions of 2016
Below, in chronological order, is ElderLawAnswers’ annual roundup of the top 10 elder law decisions for the year just ended, as measured...
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