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The National Nursing Home Initiative and the False Claims Act as Tools to Combat Elder Abuse in Skilled Nursing Facilities

By Nick D’Ambra, Elder & Disability Law Clinic Student, Fall 2020 Elder Abuse and Its Prevalence in Skilled Nursing Facilities      The decision to admit a parent to a skilled nursing facility (a “SNF” or “nursing home”) is not an easy one because even if a senior’s need for 24-hour care is clear following physical or cognitive decline, […]

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The ELDC Clinic during the COVID-19 Era

By Bridget Verrekia, Elder & Disability Law Clinic Student, Fall 2020 Participating in William & Mary Law School’s Elder Law & Disability Clinic during a pandemic is a very unique experience. Routine legal issues can no longer be handled the way they typically are, and new legal issues have come to the surface. It has been an […]