The Michigan Supreme Court recently issued a decision that will improve the quality of care and safety of elderly individuals who live in senior independent housing. Four years ago, a trial court in Oakland County dismissed the case of Kermath…
The Michigan Supreme Court recently issued a decision that will improve the quality of care and safety of elderly individuals who live in senior independent housing. Four years ago, a trial court in Oakland County dismissed the case of Kermath…
Homer Hallum suffered a tragic death after being locked out of his senior living complex, Morton Manor, in Detroit. Outside temperatures dipped to -20 degrees the night he walked out the back door of the facility, and found himself trapped…
Facilities that describe themselves as “Independent Living” or “Senior Living” are for the most part unlicensed and completely unregulated by the State of Michigan. As far as they are concerned, they are nothing more than an apartment complex for seniors,…
When loved ones enters a nursing home, assisted living facility, or “independent living facility” they are often asked to sign forms called “Residency Agreements”. These are generally long documents that the staff will skim through with you on the day…