Older adults frequently outsource many important tasks. They rely on others to clean their houses and maintain their yards. They may work with professionals to manage their finances as well. Older adults investing their retirement savings often choose to partner with...
Elder abuse can happen quietly and often involves people the victim knows and trusts. It may include physical harm, emotional pressure, neglect or financial exploitation. Many older adults feel fear, shame or confusion when abuse occurs. Taking quick action is...
People move into nursing homes and other long-term care facilities when they can’t take care of themselves anymore. They count on the nursing home staff members to provide the assistance they need, which can include a variety of tasks. Unfortunately, there are times...
Physical abuse of an elder adult by their caregivers can come in many forms. People may slap older adults, kick them or throw objects at them. People can cause severe injuries by striking or strangling an older adult. In such cases, older adults are likely vulnerable...
Older adults living in nursing homes or reliant on caregivers as they age in place are typically incapable of grocery shopping for themselves, planning well-rounded menus and cooking their own meals. They rely on caregivers to prepare their meals and ensure that they...
Finding out that a nursing home gave your elderly parent powerful drugs without permission is terrifying. You may feel helpless, but California law is on your side. If the facility gave your parent these drugs without verifying that you or your parent agreed to them,...
Elder abuse can take many forms. Sometimes, it is emotional or psychological in nature. Caregivers and family members belittle or alienate an older adult. They may even engage in gaslighting, making them question their mental capacity. Other times, elder abuse may be...
Abuse in nursing homes and long-term care facilities too often involves the mistreatment of neurodivergent older adults. Neurodivergence can involve conditions such as autism, ADHD, dementia and other cognitive differences that affect the way a person communicates,...
Nursing homes offer the skilled care the elderly need. Most homes, and the staff who work in them, are dedicated professionals and provide excellent care to their residents. Even so, it’s not uncommon for people in nursing homes to get bed sores. How can you tell if...
When your parent lives in a care facility, you expect someone to notice if they’re gone. You assume that if they have dementia, there are alarms on the doors, someone awake at night and systems in place to keep them safe. But when an 88-year-old man walked out of a...
