Are There Laws That Nursing Homes Must Follow? A Look at the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA ’87)

When it comes to nursing homes, ensuring that residents receive quality care is a fundamental priority. Federal laws have been enacted to ensure that nursing homes adhere to a specific standard of care, particularly those facilities that accept Medicare and…


Justice Served: Caregiver Convicted for Tragic Death of Vulnerable Adult

An East Lansing caregiver, Colleen Kelly O’Connor, has been found guilty of second-degree vulnerable adult abuse, following the tragic freezing death of our 82-year-old client, Lois Cary. Convicted by a Clinton County jury, O’Connor now faces up to four years in prison.