Dementia
September 17, 2017
Nearly 70% of elder abuse victims are women, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. It is worth noting that the population of elder women...
June 14, 2017
According to the World Health Organization, dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people. Dementia, which is a syndrome...
January 24, 2017
If your loved one is suffering from dementia, you should be sure that any nursing home you may be considering is equipped to care for...
July 23, 2016
When considering types of elder abuse, neglect and abandonment often come to mind. It is an unpleasant fact however, that elder abuse can and does...
June 28, 2016
According to a recent report from the Associated Press, elderly residents of nursing homes who are considered to be challenging to care for are often...
June 05, 2016
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has called financial abuse in elders “the crime of the century,” due to its prevalence in the senior community....
May 21, 2016
Each year, more than one in three seniors sustain falls, which result in serious injuries. In some instances, falls are the result of elder or...
May 15, 2016
When an elder (defined as anyone over the age of 65) falls down, injuries can range from minor bumps or bruises to serious injuries, including...
November 23, 2015
One of the most common dangers that the elderly encounter in nursing home settings is the potential for falls. According to the CDC, approximately 1,800...
September 04, 2015
Dementia is described by the Alzheimer’s Association as “an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or...
June 14, 2012
If your loved one is suffering from dementia, you should be sure that any nursing home you may be considering is equipped to care for...