Everyone who enters a nursing home deserves compassionate, person-centered care. Unfortunately, many residents, especially those living with dementia, are being given antipsychotic drugs—not to treat a medical condition but to control behaviors or for staff convenience. This misuse of medications…

At Olsman MacKenzie Peacock, we believe every nursing home resident deserves care that respects their dignity, autonomy, and freedom. Unfortunately, in some facilities, physical restraints are still used, limiting a resident’s freedom and causing serious physical and psychological harm. It…

Every nursing home resident deserves care that respects their dignity, freedom, and individual needs. Unfortunately, some facilities still use restraints—both physical and chemical—not as medical treatments but for staff convenience or discipline. This practice is not only harmful but also…

Before a lawyer can step into a Michigan courtroom or offer their services to clients, they must take a solemn oath—a commitment to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and service. This oath isn’t just a formality. It’s a promise…

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…

Olsman MacKenzie & Peacock (OMP) is proud to announce that four of its esteemed attorneys have been selected for the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list, a prestigious honor awarded to only the top five percent of attorneys in the state….

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.

Bed bug containment and prevention is essential for the safety and comfort of residents in senior living communities. Despite not carrying diseases, bed bug bites can cause discomfort and potential infections, making proactive prevention crucial. Signs of infestation include live…

In March 2024, Consumer Voice published a new report, The Impact of Understaffing on the Daily Lives of Nursing Home Residents. The report highlights the pervasive issue of inadequate staffing in nursing homes, emphasizing its detrimental impact on residents’ quality…

The defendant, a licensed home for the aged/assisted living facility, failed to lock, alarm, or monitor the doors to the stairwells in the building, resulting in an 86-year-old resident entering the stairwell, unnoticed by staff, and falling down the stairs…