Once your parent enters a nursing home, it can be challenging to keep on top of things. Work, children and other commitments can all make visiting as often as you intended difficult. If you live far away, this will make it even harder. Being away from friends and...
Elder abuse comes in many forms, but one of the types that is particularly devastating is financial abuse. When an elder can’t track their finances well or is unable to reach out for help when someone is taking advantage of them, they could be left with little or no...
As people age and become frail, they are less likely to stand up to abuse or fight back if they are experiencing most forms of abuse while in nursing care. Unfortunately, while physical abuse is easily detectable, emotional abuse is never easy to notice. Emotional...
Your elderly relative has most likely managed their taxes, financial statements, business interests and employment for decades. Not only that, they have probably taken care of you for a number of years as well. Unfortunately, the reality is that this is not...
If you place a loved one into a nursing home, you expect that they will receive all the care that they need. What you could never expect is that they would be subject to neglect, mistreatment or abuse. Unfortunately, nursing homes in California have not been monitored...
Acute dehydration has the potential to lead to life-threatening illness. It is very important that all people, especially the elderly, drink enough water to stay healthy. With the addition of medications like diuretics, allergy pills and others, the reality is that...
Whether a family member steps up to serve as a caregiver or you rely on professionals, some people abuse that position of authority. Financial abuse by caregivers is a common issue experienced by aging adults in California. Both those aging in place in their own...
Although it is sad when anyone succumbs to illness, there is something particularly tragic when it happens to veterans, who put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it a dramatic spike in deaths among...
Many elderly people are nearing the ends of their lives, and with that aging comes some signs and symptoms. Some may decide to stop eating or may no longer feel hungry. Others may have a hard time swallowing their food or feel full very quickly. Malnutrition is...
We are seeing cameras used more frequently as a tool to provide accountability, from police officer body cams to nanny cams. As video monitoring gear prices continue to fall, more individuals may consider putting a camera in the room of a loved one who lives at a...
