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...
When people get older, they are at higher risk for a range of different medical issues. Older adults are more likely to fall than younger people, and they are more likely to suffer a serious fracture when they fall because of reduced bone density and muscle mass....
When an older member of your family moves into a nursing home or asks someone to live with them as a caregiver, you expect that they will have adequate support. You also expect that the caregiver, whether they are a professional or a family member, will act in your...
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...
When a loved one has developed health and cognitive, it’s only natural to worry about them. Placing them into long-term care may be your only option. That may not make you worry any less, however. It’s hard not to notice the stories you see on the news of nursing home...
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...
As adults grow older, many factors increase their risk of a fall. Diminishing muscular strength, a shifting center of gravity and even joint issues can affect people’s balance and mobility. Older adults aren't just more likely to fall than younger adults. Those over...
Nursing home negligence occurs all the time. However, unlike the traditional medical negligence cases, proving nursing home neglect is usually difficult because the victim is the one who holds the key to most unanswered questions. Often, the victim in question is...
