On the latest episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, host Bob Roth welcomed attorney Paul Sheston of the Sheston Law Group for an in-depth conversation about elder protection, healthcare defense, and how better documentation and technology can safeguard vulnerable adults.
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Defending Care Providers, Protecting Older Adults
At Cypress HomeCare Solutions, we understand that quality care depends not only on compassion, but also on strong systems that protect both families and providers. That’s why we were honored to sit down with Paul Sheston, a trial attorney whose practice focuses on medical malpractice, elder abuse, and wrongful death defense.
Sheston shared how his work is driven by a commitment to protecting healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to older adults. “If I don’t protect their license and ability to continue to do this work, I’m taking away all of the people they won’t be able to help in the future,” he explained.
Rising Scams Targeting Seniors
The conversation began with one of today’s fastest-growing threats: financial scams against older adults. With advances in AI making it possible to mimic voices and images, families must take proactive steps to protect loved ones.
Tips discussed on the show:
Create a family code word for emergencies.
Slow down and verify before sending money.
Look to trusted sources like the Attorney General’s office, AARP, and the Alzheimer’s Association for current scam alerts.
Falls and the Power of Documentation
Most legal claims Sheston encounters in senior care involve falls. While not always preventable, facilities can reduce risk through layered prevention strategies and by leveraging new technology that predicts when someone is at higher risk.
Equally important, Sheston emphasized the need to document successes not just incidents. In one memorable case, staff prevented hundreds of falls that never made it into the chart. When only negative events are recorded, juries see an incomplete story.
“Be intentional about the information you’re putting in the record,” Sheston said. “Think about how those words could look on a screen in front of a jury.”
The Human Side of Trial Work
From defending facilities serving Native American elders to cases involving stroke recovery and aspiration, Sheston underscored the profound responsibility of his work. These cases are not just about dollars or regulations, they are about ensuring older adults receive safe, compassionate care while protecting the people and organizations who provide it.
A Shared Mission
At Cypress, we share this mission: to support older adults, their families, and the professionals who care for them. By raising awareness of scams, embracing new safety technologies, and committing to thorough documentation, we can all help create a safer, more supportive aging journey.
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Visit ShestonLawGroup.com for more about Paul’s work.
Explore how Cypress HomeCare Solutions supports families at CypressHomeCare.com or call us at (602) 264-8009.
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