Communication is fundamental to the quality of care and daily experiences within senior living communities. Residents need to communicate their personal preferences, daily needs, concerns, and healthcare-related information. Families also rely on clear communication to coordinate with facility administrators, caregivers, and medical professionals. For assisted living facilities, retirement communities, and senior care organizations serving multilingual populations, professi

In a recent federal court case in Miami, orders by Magistrate Judge Otazo-Reyes and Judge Ursula Ungaro served as embarrassing reprimands of the defense attorneys. The orders reminded the attorneys that they must file exhibit documents in the U.S. court system in English, not in Spanish, as they had. U.S. federal courts mandate foreign-language documents be translated into English. Experienced legal translators know the rules inside and out, and can help attorneys avoid this