Rehabilitation facilities are meant to provide care, support and treatment for individuals recovering from injuries, surgeries or illnesses. They are often home to older Americans who are recovering from medical conditions in ways that will hopefully allow them to...
Seeing a loved one move into a residential care home can be difficult, but it is often for the best. The staff there should be able to give them the care and help they need. Here are a few things you can do to minimize the chances that your loved one will be abused or...
As people age, their needs change. Some older adults require the support of a trustworthy individual to manage their daily lives or their finances. Others need protection from abuse, as family members and professional caregivers sometimes mistreat vulnerable older...
Neglect is among the leading kinds of abuse in nursing homes. Some nursing homes fail to offer residents quality services as promised, a factor that can affect a resident's health and overall well-being. If you believe your loved one is being neglected in a long-term...
If you have an elderly loved one who is suffering from dementia, they may need the type of care only offered in a nursing home or assisted living facility. However, their condition itself could make that living situation precarious, as it can increase the odds of...
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...
