Isolation is a form of Elder Abuse in California, per California Penal Code §15610.43. Elder abuse is a violation of the rights of elders by those charged with caring for…
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If you have a loved elder in your life who doesn’t live near you, it can prove challenging to keep an eye on the care they are receiving in a…
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 is much larger than the…
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits have become shockingly common in the United States. Each year, over 2 million cases get reported across the country. An estimated 10% elderly residents…
Many elderly care facilities around the country have been cited for serious violations. It might come as a shock that these facilities have high ratings despite endangering residents. A recent…
Nursing homes can be held responsible for any act of neglect or abuse that causes harm to an elderly resident. It can be difficult to take legal action against a…
Elder abuse cases have wide-reaching and long-term effects. Abused elders have to deal with emotional, physical, and financial consequences for years. There is a major impact on the loved ones…
If your parent or loved one lives in a nursing home, you need to check in with them to make sure that they are being treated well by the staff….
Nursing home abuse takes place when caregivers harm residents of the facilities. Whether it’s intentional or unintentional, it’s still considered abuse and the consequences can be dire, with the end…
The statistics about the frequency of nursing home abuse and neglect are far too common. It doesn’t even take in consideration, the numerous cases that go unreported every year. When…