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…
The President’s Circle of Leaders is a distinguished group of donors who believe in Consumer Voice’s mission. The Consumer Voice is the leading national voice representing consumers in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure that consumers are empowered…
Can I be forced to sign an arbitration agreement in a nursing home? The 7th Amendment gives all Americans the right to trial by jury to resolve disputes. Similar to a trial by jury, arbitration is an alternative way to…
Shame on our politicians, who continue to spread misinformation in attempts to score political gain. Let me be clear. RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO PUT VIDEO CAMERAS IN THEIR OWN ROOMS. If you have a family…
Read what Olsman MacKenzie Peacock and Wallace attorney Donna MacKenzie has to say about The Villages of Lapeer and how they put their residents in immediate jeopardy. http://ow.ly/kNxe30r0ZK7
On June 22, 2020, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) released a position paper regarding pressure injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the NPIAP, the mere diagnosis of COVID-19 does not make a pressure injury inevitable or unavoidable. However, the…
The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Oakland | Women’s Bar Association (WBA) presented Donna MacKenzie with the Evelyn Forrest Respected Advocate Award. The award was presented on May 28, 2020 at the WBA’s annual meeting, which was held virtually….
Michigan Nursing Home Wheelchair Accident Lawyer for Footrest Injuries Nursing Home Wheelchair Injuries caused by the Failure to use Footrests Approximately 2.2 million Americans with mobility issues rely on wheelchairs, many of whom are elderly nursing home residents.[1] Astoundingly, roughly…
Nursing Home Diabetes Lawyer – Can I Sue for Hypoglycemia Complications? Diabetes can have severe, or even fatal, consequences, if not properly managed by nursing home staff. However, with attentive care and proper management, blood sugar levels (BSL) can usually…