Senior citizens who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other conditions that cause cognitive impairment are especially vulnerable to all types of abuse and neglect in care facilities. Unfortunately, the perpetrators of this abuse are often those...
Elder abuse is a problem that is seen across the country. Each year, there are horrible and devastating reports of abuse to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. While abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is common, you may not realize...
Over the years, your elderly relative has thrown a lot of wisdom and advice your way. They always seem to find the positives in situations that others might find unbearable. You’re envious of the apparent trust that they display toward other people. Is the trusting...
Suppose you’ve wondered whether your loved one will be safe in a nursing home or assisted living facility. In that case, it might be because you’ve heard horror stories about the abuse or neglect that can happen there. There’s a reason these stories circulate, and...
When it comes to nursing homes or elder abuse, there are some situations where family members don’t realize it is occurring. A classic example of this is the use of restraints. Today, restraints are often used in nursing homes to protect individuals from harming...
For older adults considering their retirement years and their closest family members, aging in place is a very appealing prospect. Rather than moving to a retirement community or nursing home, the older adult will seek to remain in the same home they currently inhabit...
A man in California, who was running a so-called grandparent scam, has recently been sentenced. Due to allegations that he stole thousands of dollars directly from elderly people that he defrauded, he’s been sentenced to 46 months behind bars. The man is only 25 years...
Your mom has been on the decline for a while now. Because you’re unable to handle it all yourself, you have entrusted her care to a long-term facility where they have professionals to care for her. Are they doing their job? Your mother has been looking increasingly...
Nursing home residents need constant care. However, staff constraints can make it impossible to attend to individual needs as should be the case. As a result, residents are predisposed to abuse and neglect, putting their health and well-being at risk. In some cases,...
Elder abuse in the nursing home can happen in a number of ways. One of these is financial abuse. And just like other forms of nursing home abuse (physical and emotional), financial abuse can have far-reaching consequences. It is upsetting to imagine that someone...
