How to Fight a Nursing Home Discharge
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Read moreJustice in Aging (formerly the National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) has published an updated edition of its guide, 20 Common Nursing Home Problems--and How to Resolve Them. For each of the 20 problems, the guide offers a clear explanation of the relevant law, along with careful instructions as to how a resident, family member or advocate should proceed.
Some of the issues covered in the guide are:
For more details and to download a free copy of the guide, click here.
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For an article in the Washington Post on an earlier version of the guide, click here.
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