There is a strong association between advanced age and increased fall risk. Older adults are more likely than younger people to lose their balance and fall. When they fall, they are also at elevated risk of serious injuries including broken bones. For many families, a...
Elder abuse comes in many forms. Some people who live with or care for older adults may engage in physical or verbal abuse of those vulnerable people. Others may target older adults for financial abuse. They take advantage of the loneliness that may come with advanced...
When a loved one becomes a resident of a nursing facility, families generally trust that they will be well-cared for and their belongings safeguarded. Unfortunately, in some cases, valuables go missing, raising concerns about theft, neglect and/or mismanagement within...
Identity theft has proved to be a growing concern in the Digital Age. For many reasons, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to this form of unlawful mistreatment. For starters, older adults often have substantial savings, excellent credit and a...
Falls are not uncommon in nursing homes. While some falls are caused by health factors, such as medical conditions, others occur due to external factors. Nonetheless, both of these factors can be managed. Here are five hazards that have been reported to cause falls in...
The majority of people in nursing homes are elderly. This means that they are vulnerable to injuries. An injury in an elderly person can be much more serious than in someone in their youth. One often overlooked injury in nursing homes is burns. How do these happen...
Families sometimes have to make the difficult decision to move aging loved ones into nursing homes. The higher the support needs of an older adult are, the less likely their immediate family members are to safely fulfill those needs. Someone experiencing cognitive...
Aging adults in California draft powers of attorney to protect themselves. They can give someone who they trust the access and authority necessary to manage their finances. Proper planning can protect someone from guardianship and from economic hardship caused by an...
Bedsores are often known as pressure ulcers. This is because the pressure itself restricts blood flow, especially in the patient’s skin. When this pressure is prolonged and blood flow is significantly reduced, the surrounding tissues can suffer harm and even begin to...
It's hard to imagine someone deliberately targeting an elderly person to steal their life savings. But that's precisely what unscrupulous scammers do. By educating your older loved ones about common financial scams, you can help protect them and their money. Why do...
