Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Which States Have Been Hardest Hit by the Nursing Home Staffing Crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing facilities to close.
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 22, 20201 min read
Top Ten Nursing Homes in New York
See the Top 10 List in New York from Caring.com> Of course, when considering a home for your loved one you should also consider factors...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 10, 20202 min read
Four Ways the Coronavirus Pandemic May Affect Long-Term Care Insurance
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilitie
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 7, 20202 min read
Seniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study Finds
Seniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study Finds
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 9, 20182 min read
Pressure Ulcers: What You Should Do If You See Them on Your Loved One In A Hospital
Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores can progress quickly and can be deadly. The first thing you should do is remove pressure from the area and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 3, 20184 min read
Senior Citizens update: Puerto Rico. Hurricanes effect on elders
Time’s Running Out For Many Frail, Older People In Puerto Rico Heard on Morning Edition SARAH VARNEY NPR After a lifetime of agricultural...
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.
Feb 3, 20164 min read
Pressures Sores: Frequently Asked legal questions
Asking questions is important for any consultation. When it comes to pressure sores and bedsores it’s often helpful to read what others...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 29, 20155 min read
Financial Abuse of the Elderly: Sometimes Unnoticed, Always Predatory
Caution to elders and family members of elders. This happens too often: Via The New York Times 11/27/15 Elizabeth Olson It was only after...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 30, 20152 min read
Appeals Court Upholds Class Certification of Nursing Home Residents Seeking Community-Based Alternat
A U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a district court ruling that granted class certification to a group of disabled nursing home residents...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 8, 20153 min read
What Rights Do Bedsore Victims Have?
You’d be surprised how many times we hear the following from clients…”the nursing home said our dad’s skin condition was broken down and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 21, 20154 min read
‘Smart bandage’ detects bedsores before they are visible to doctors
By Sarah Yang, Media Relations | March 17, 2015 BERKELEY — Engineers at UC Berkeley are developing a new type of bandage that does far...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 2, 20151 min read
A great way to enhance quality of life for elder New Yorkers
Activities for Life NY, LLC offers an amazing service that has been helping enhance the quality of life for many of our clients. My law...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 6, 20142 min read
New Federal Regulations May Increase Pay for Home Care Workers, But Could Harm Seniors and People wi
A federal regulation scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2015, could force employers to pay previously exempt caregivers the...
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