When people think about the consequences of financial abuse, they often focus on the economic hardships that victims face. While these are definitely very hard for those subjected to financial abuse, it is important for victims and their loved ones to understand other...
Elder Abuse If you have a loved one in a nursing home, odds are you hope that he or she receives the best possible care. Most have heard horror stories of elder abuse and unfortunately, some of it is true. One form of elder abuse that you may be unaware of is...
If your parents are in their 70s or beyond, they have an elevated risk of falling victim to a financial scam. Many of these predators target older adults, at a cost of almost $3 billion annually according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. Become...
A nursing home should be a place where your elderly loved one can receive proper care. However, in the event a nursing home is not helping your relative to dress, go to the bathroom, or neglects to provide regular medication for your loved one, it is possible the home...
Most people today have heard references to elder abuse and neglect, but they may not always understand the difference between the two. Both can cause serious harm, including death, to an elderly person yet they are unique in their characteristics. Anyone with an older...
While you may be familiar with what elder financial abuse is, are you equally familiar with the risk factors associated with this form of abuse? Educating yourself could prove instrumental in protecting an elderly loved one. Forbes explores the issue, to help you know...
There is a reason the courts often lump “abuse” and “neglect” into the same categories. Though neglect may not be as violent as direct abuse, the consequences are often just as dangerous. When neglect involves an elderly loved one who lives in a California nursing...
Elderly individuals should be able to count on their caregivers to do what's best for them. It isn't always easy to care for these individuals; however, there isn't any excuse for being negligent with the care provided or to abuse these senior citizens. When improper...
If you are asking this question, there is a good chance it's because you have a loved one in a nursing home or you are looking for one for a loved one. The last thing you want to know is whether nursing home abuse is that prevalent because you don't want to think of...
Elderly individuals who are in a nursing home often require special care assistance. When the duties of the nursing home staff members are neglected, the residents are the ones who can face significant issues. One problem that can come up is malnutrition.Understanding...
