Posts by Molly Jasper

The Minnesota Council on Disability (“MCD”) has formed a group called the Legislative Task Force on Guardianship. The group is comprised of well experienced legal professionals, advocates, and guardians themselves. The Task Force will meet monthly to discuss and recommend changes and suggest ways to improve guardianship in Minnesota. Scheller Legal Solutions is looking forward…

Suzanne Scheller, founder of Scheller Legal Solutions continues to advocate and support change for the elderly and process of long-term care rights at the Minnesota Capitol. During the 2025 legislative Season, Suzanne has proposed to strengthen the Hospice Bill of Rights, prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses in admissions agreement, strengthen retaliation provisions, address restrictions on visitation…

Recently, Suzanne Scheller was interviewed by WCCO on a case in Duluth Minnesota. Watch and read the article here: WCCO interview What Are Signs of Nursing Home Abuse? You might be unsure if your loved one has suffered injury through abuse or neglect. Some common signs can include: No matter what signs of nursing home…

Residents in multiple long-term care facilities in Minnesota have experienced neglect due to bed rail entrapment.  Residents and families may wish to have bed rails to keep residents from falling out of bed.  However, the bed rails must fit properly and be used according to manufacturer instructions.  The family and the facility should consider all…

Effective 8/1/2024 (under Minnesota Session Law 2024, Ch. 108, Art. 3, Sec. 5-6, SF4399), nursing homes in Minnesota must supply information regarding those who have ownership interest in both the nursing home and a related organization.  A nursing home in Minnesota must report to the Minnesota Department of Human Services any licensee, general partner, director,…

Effective 7/1/2025, staff working in licensed assisted livings must receive two hours of initial training on mental illnesses and de-escalation, and one hour every year thereafter. The training must include recognizing symptoms of common mental illness diagnoses; de-escalation techniques and communication; and crisis resolution and suicide prevention, including procedures for contacting county crisis response teams…

Susan Scheller speaks to Fox 9 news to discuss Assisted Living Facilities. “Some would say assisted living is the new nursing home,” Scheller said. “So what we are seeing is a high level of needs and care in assisted living where the consumer model doesn’t keep pace with it and we need more input and…

You might be unsure if your loved one has suffered injury through abuse or neglect. Some common signs can include: No matter what signs of nursing home abuse you might discover, get a measure of accountability to hold proper parties responsible with the help of Scheller Legal Solutions, LLC. What Parties Might Be Responsible? Oftentimes…