According to a shocking report looking at older adults and financial fraud, those living on a fixed income during their retirement may be especially vulnerable to financial misconduct by others. Such fraud has actually surged in recent years. In 2021 alone, there were...
Month: January 2023
Be wary if an elderly loved one ‘tips’ a caregiver
Tipping, for better or worse, is very common in American culture. People will often tip even when they don’t think that they got exceptional service, just assuming that it is expected. This may lead to a situation in which an elderly loved one who is living in a...
Protecting the dignity of nursing home residents
It has been widely observed, by the World Health Organization and numerous advocacy groups, that elder abuse is shockingly common in both the U.S. and throughout the world. For example, it is estimated that one out of every 10 older adults who reside in nursing homes...
Was a nursing home fall actually unavoidable?
Falls can be incredibly dangerous for the elderly in a nursing home. Due to the frailty of their bodies, they can suffer serious injuries, and these falls can even become fatal. It’s one of the main things that people try to avoid at this age, and that’s the type of...