Many cases of elder abuse or neglect stem from understaffing. Some nursing homes have an unbalanced ratio of staff members to residents, yet they keep admitting more. Here is what to know about this matter: Causes of understaffing Some causes of understaffing in...
Elder abuse manifests in many forms. Some people are physically abusive toward older adults. Other times, caregivers may engage in emotional abuse where they harangue, insult or intimidate older adults who depend on them for care. People are often aware of both...
Some types of elder abuse are physical, and family members will see physical injuries and signs of this abuse. These could include cuts or bruises that are unexplained, for example. There could also be issues of negligence, such as bedsores that go untreated. But it’s...
Older adults may depend on others to manage their resources and provide them with care on a day-to-day basis. They may lack the same legal rights as other adults if they have certain health issues. They may also have less physical strength and healing ability than...
