A new study has led to a breakthrough in the process to identify people who will fall victim to Alzheimer’s disease. The research predicted with 90% accuracy which mild cognitive impairment sufferers would develop Alzheimer’s disease within two years. Findings were published in the current issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The combination of brain […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that leads to the destruction of memory and other important functions of the brain including thinking, communication and behaviour. It is one of the most common causes of dementia. According to Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation in the US, someone in the world develops Alzheimer’s disease in every […]

Westminster Towers cited for not reporting patient abuse By Jonathan McFadden ROCK HILL — The state Department of Health and Environmental Control this month cited Westminster Towers Continuing Care Retirement Community for not reporting a patient abuse allegation a year ago. The retirement and nursing home center on India Hook Road didn’t comply with state regulations […]

Jury awards over $1 BILLION in nursing home lawsuit.  Contact Hughey Law Firm with #scnursinghome claims or #nursinghomeabuse claims, #nursinghomefall claims, and similar matters.  We accept referrals from other attorneys, and I am AV Rated by Martindale in civil litigation. From Christian Post:   A Florida man who valued his mother’s life like a “treasure” was compensated in like dollars on […]

In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers Who will care for me when I’m old?  by Judith Graham If you’re a healthy baby boomer looking after your own elderly parents, that question may not have crossed your mind just yet. But it’s going to be a big issue going forward. The AARP’s Public Policy Institute issued a […]

Assisted Living Communities are often ill prepared to meet the changing needs of their residents.  I handle many assisted living cases, often involving residents who are not appropriate candidates for assisted living.  As a South Carolina assisted living abuse lawyer, I have seen time after time when ALF operators fail to comply with state regulations, […]