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...
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...
People who go into memory care units have cognitive challenges that require more care than traditional long-term care facilities can provide. This puts them at risk of challenges with their care. Because memory care residents don’t always have their wits about them,...
Long-term care home residents, especially the elderly, are mostly dependent on the professionalism and goodwill of the people who provide their daily care. Unfortunately, not all caregivers are adequately trained, empathetic or committed to the well-being of their...
Despite widespread awareness of the problem, nursing home neglect and abuse continue to harm vulnerable residents. Is your family member at risk? Understanding who may face a higher risk can help you take preventive measures to ensure your own care or that of a loved...
There is a strong association between advanced age and increased fall risk. Older adults are more likely than younger people to lose their balance and fall. When they fall, they are also at elevated risk of serious injuries including broken bones. For many families, a...
Elder abuse comes in many forms. Some people who live with or care for older adults may engage in physical or verbal abuse of those vulnerable people. Others may target older adults for financial abuse. They take advantage of the loneliness that may come with advanced...
