If you have an elderly loved one who is suffering from dementia, they may need the type of care only offered in a nursing home or assisted living facility. However, their condition itself could make that living situation precarious, as it can increase the odds of...
It is natural to worry about the safety and well-being of vulnerable loved ones who reside in nursing homes. Most families are concerned about physical or psychological abuse, but harm can befall a resident in other ways. Elopement and wandering are two ways nursing...
Financial abuse comes in many forms. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to several types of financial abuse. Their caregivers may steal from them directly in some cases. They can also be vulnerable to undue influence. Caregivers and family members may try to...
