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A fire at a Richmond, Virginia assisted living facility has sent one resident to the hospital.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

I just finished a 20 minute radio interview on the rights of nursing home patients and assisted living facility residents that will be broadcast on…

A new study has found that the use of smart phones and tablets can significantly reduce the rate of medication errors in nursing homes.

A new law in Oklahoma allows family members not only to install surveillance cameras in resident's rooms but also in common areas.  Virginia should consider…

I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.  Tomorrow I will be appearing before the Virginia Board of Social Services to publicly comment against a proposed…

Neither Virginia nor federal regulations require a minimum staffing ratio for nursing homes despite compelling evidence that a lower staffing ratio improves the quality of…

A recent study has found that 1/3 of all seniors who fall hit their heads putting them at risk for serious and fatal brain injuries.

Nursing home employees interviewed by an investigative journalist acknowledge that short-staffing hurts their nursing home patients as there simply are not enough hours in a…

According one insurer, it's average settlement for a claim involving an assisted living facility in Virginia is just under $200,000.  One of the most interesting…

The non-profit Families for Better Care prepared a nursing home report card for every state.  Virginia "earned" a D as the 33rd worst state in…