Elder Care Resources



 


 
New type of drug helpful in type 2 diabetes
Friday, April 13, 2007
Treatment with a drug called anakinra improves blood glucose levels and the secretion of insulin by...
New type of drug helpful in type 2 diabetes
 
Depression drugs may lead to apathy in the elderly
Monday, March 19, 2007
Among depressed older adults, use of an SSRI antidepressant like Prozac may lead to apathy, even...
Depression drugs may lead to apathy in the elderly
 
Antidepressant may boost brain function after stroke
Friday, March 16, 2007
Impaired cognitive function is common and often permanent following stroke. However, new study...
Antidepressant may boost brain function after stroke
 
Brand name drug prices soar for US seniors - AARP
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Prices for about 200 prescription drugs in the United States commonly used by seniors rose nearly...
Brand name drug prices soar for US seniors - AARP
 
Neurological disease common, survey finds
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other neurological diseases may be far more common than...
Neurological disease common, survey finds
 
Growth hormone doesn't slow aging and is harmful
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The findings from a new study suggest that growth hormone is not a useful therapy for "setting back...
Growth hormone doesn't slow aging and is harmful
 
Temperature check may prevent diabetic foot ulcer
Monday, January 08, 2007
Adding a daily check of foot temperature with an infrared skin thermometer to standard diabetic foot...
Temperature check may prevent diabetic foot ulcer
 
Prices rise for drugs used by US elderly
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Prices of medicines used by older Americans for chronic conditions such as arthritis and high...
Prices rise for drugs used by US elderly
 
Omnicare says gets subpoena from U.S. Attorney
Monday, January 16, 2006
Omnicare Inc., a provider of drugs to nursing homes, said on Friday it received a subpoena from the...
Omnicare says gets subpoena from U.S. Attorney
 

We understand how difficult it is to see a loved one being abused or neglected. That's why we have compiled an elder neglect and abuse resource list, which can be used in conjunction with our legal services. Learn more about these resources by scrolling down this page.

Please contact us with any questions.

The Long Term Care Community Coalition

The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) is a non-profit organization that works to improve conditions for long term care consumers, such as nursing home residents, assisted living and adult home residents. Their work focuses on policy research and analysis; advocacy with state and federal leaders and regulators; and education of the general public, the news media and policy makers.

LTCCC has information for consumers and the general public on health care issues affecting the elderly and disabled on their websites:

We have numerous consumer guides and a Long Term Care Citizen Action Center which people can use to learn about issues and to speak out. 

Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health organizes a wide range of programs and services that are used to help protect the public in New York City. The Department of Health offers resources regarding Eldercare, Medicaid, Doctor Profiles, AIDS/HIV, Influenza, Immunization and much more.

DOH Hotlines:
1.888.201.4563
1.866.893.6772

FRIA
FRIA’s Mission is to assure that nursing home residents receive prompt, high quality and compassionate care.  FRIA seeks long-term health care for all New Yorkers in the least institutionalized setting possible. 

They accomplish this by helping relatives become effective advocates for the needs of their loved ones.

Contact FRIA:
Phone: 1.212.732.5667

If you suspect that your loved one has been subjected to neglect or abuse in a nursing home, assisted living home or elderly care facility, please call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for a free case evaluation.




 
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