There are many scenarios in which individuals may come to suspect the abuse of an elder adult. Perhaps one of the children of an older adult witnesses a sibling mistreating them in their own home. Maybe family members visit someone living in a nursing home, only to...
The majority of people in nursing homes are vulnerable. Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide a reasonable standard of care. For the most part, this is what happens. However, there are occasions when nursing homes fall short of their duty of care. Abuse is a...
Understaffing in nursing homes has become an alarming issue that affects the quality of care provided to elderly residents. When nursing facilities fail to maintain adequate staff, residents are at higher risk of neglect and even abuse. Here’s a closer look at how...
