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"It Doesn't Get Much Worse" - LVW Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers' Case Featured as Newsday Top Story
LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY INVESTIGATION Why Long Island nursing homes were fined $148,000 by NYS in 2023 The nursing home fines, according to...
Brett Leitner
Apr 7, 202415 min read


Self-Neglect in the Elderly
Elder law attorneys receive plenty of inquiries about the neglect of elderly people by family caregivers and in nursing homes....
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Critical tips and strategy for the family and caretakers of nursing home residents
ave you been affected by nursing home abuse on Long Island? Learn more about your rights and how to take legal action with Leitner Varughese
Brett Leitner
Aug 6, 20237 min read


Understanding New York Nursing Home Staffing Requirements
Understaffing in nursing homes is a major risk factor for nursing home neglect and preventable adverse outcomes in nursing home patients....
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Choosing a Nursing Home That Can Provide the Best Care for Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
About a year and a half ago, the New York Times ran an article about a new crop of nursing homes that have recently appeared and which...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Is There Such a Thing as a Nursing Home Providing Too Much Care?
No one enters a nursing home with the expectation of emerging from it feeling younger and more vigorous than they have in decades. People...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Nursing Home Residents Have an Elevated Risk of Choking
The parents of young children go to great lengths to prevent their children from accidentally choking on food. They cut grapes in half...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Eight Most Common Nursing Home Injuries
When we entrust our loved ones with professional care in a nursing home, we hope they will be kept safe and receive the best possible...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Chemical Restraints on the Elderly a Form of Nursing Home Abuse
When family or loved ones find it hard to take care of their elderly’s needs, nursing homes are often seen as a solution to their...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
May 26, 20233 min read


Investigation of Injuries of Unknown Origin: What Nursing Homes Don't Want You to Know
Yes, a nursing home is required to report an injury of unknown origin. In most states, nursing homes are required by law to report any incid
Brett Leitner
Apr 24, 20233 min read


What are the Most Common Complaints in Nursing Homes?
Nursing home care is an important part of elderly care, providing a safe and secure environment for those who cannot take care of...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Feb 24, 20233 min read


How to Spot Signs of Abuse or Neglect in a Nursing Home
Tragically, abuse and neglect can and do occur in nursing homes in the United States and across the world. According to a 2022 report by...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Jan 20, 20233 min read


Focusing on Nursing Home Negligence Around the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for families and loved ones to gather, and that usually means it is a time to see our elderly parents and...
Leitner Varughese Warywoda
Dec 23, 20222 min read


Filing a Claim for Nursing Home Abuse and Psychological Harm
Nursing home abuse in New York can take many different forms, and some types of elder abuse can be more difficult to identify than...
LEITNER VARUGHESE PLLC
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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