Why Are Nursing Homes Giving Antipsychotic Drugs to Residents with Dementia?
Nursing homes across the country are routinely giving antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients to control their behavior, according to a…
Spring 2026 Newsletter
A MESSAGE FROM ED DUDENSING Dear friends and colleagues, This has been a meaningful few months for our firm and…
Winter 2026 Newsletter
A MESSAGE FROM ED DUDENSING Dear friends and colleagues, In just the first couple of months of 2026, I’m proud…
Long Term Care Residents’ Rights
An elder abuse lawyer in Los Angeles looks at long term care residents rights.
What Does the Elder Abuse Act Say About Elder Neglect vs Negligence?
In 1991, the California Legislature enacted the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (commonly known as ‘the Elder…
Corporate Liability & Nursing Home Abuse: An Overview
A Los Angeles elder abuse lawyer looks at corporate liability and nursing home abuse.
Elder Abuse Act: Understanding ‘Care or Custody’ in California
Los Angeles elder abuse attorney looks at care or custody and how it relates to elder neglect in nursing homes.
Fall Newsletter
A MESSAGE FROM ED DUDENSING Dear friends and colleagues, When I founded Dudensing Law in 2003, it was with a…
Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes: Emotional Distress
The infliction of emotional distress or mental suffering in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities is a widespread and…
Assault & Battery: Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Creating a safe environment for residents means being proactive about preventing violent or aggressive behavior. Everyone in the facility —…