When we leave our elderly loved ones at nursing homes, we expect for them to be looked after with the utmost care. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. There are many cases of nursing home abuse in the U.S. and some of them go unreported. The last thing you want is for your family member to…
Lawyers Fighting for the Tennessee Foster Care System Overwhelmed by the Opioid Crisis As a lawyer Memphis TN has trusted for over thirty years, I’d like to share some important facts with you about the Tennessee foster care system overwhelmed by the opioid epidemic. According to the American Psychological Association, 91 people die each day in…
Certified Nurses Aides (“CNA”) perform an important role in delivering care to the elderly residents in nursing homes. It can be difficult work. Physically and emotionally taxing, particularly in facilities with high resident to aid ratios. But even in the best of facilities, the simple truth is that not everyone is cut out for this…
Even the most frugal budgeters can throw caution to the wind when summer vacation season rolls around. As I’ve mentioned before, summer causes many people to lose track of their finances, with an average of 74% of Americans going into debt for a vacation. That said, the warm temperatures and longer days are actually conducive…
This summer, millions of families will set off for a few weeks of rest and relaxation, returning with souvenirs and lasting memories. But accidents happen — even on vacations — and a few unlucky people will come back with something far worse than stories of lost luggage and missed flights. Read More
What to Do When Your Foster Child Exhibits Strange Symptoms If your foster child exhibits strange symptoms, it may be a sign of something much more serious. You see, an alarming number of children entering the foster care system are found to have drugs in their system. In some states, an average of 8 out of…
America was founded on a dream: the idea that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For the vast majority of our country’s history, that “American Dream” held true, with a vibrant middle class. But in the final decades of the 21st century, everything started to change. It’s gotten harder…
Placing a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult for any family. These difficulties and emotions worsen with the possibility of neglect in the facility. It’s hard to believe residents are neglected and mistreated in their nursing homes. After all, why wouldn’t employees put their all into patients’ care? Read More
Like many of you, I’m excited to spend this Fourth of July with family and friends. It’s a wonderful day to come together, watch a parade, and get the grill out. But there’s one Fourth of July tradition that can be hazardous: fireworks. Read More
Tennessee Foster Babies Acting Strangely May Be Due to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. If you have noticed Tennessee foster babies acting strangely, you’re not alone. As an attorney Memphis Tennessee has trusted for over thirty years, I want to make sure you know about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS. Read More