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December 16, 2019
Each year, more than one in three seniors in San Diego sustain falls and serious injuries. In some instances, falls are the result of elder...
October 07, 2019
A recent study has found that a class of drugs known as anticholinergics may increase the risk of dementia in patients aged 55 years and...
August 05, 2019
Elder abuse typically refers to the knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a custodial care provider, caregiver, or any other person that causes harm to...
July 15, 2019
The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (Act) was strengthened in 1991, when California legislature added Welfare & Institutions Code §15657 to the...
June 02, 2019
Making the transition from an independent life to living in a nursing home is rarely easy for an elderly person. Fear, anger, anxiety, and many...
May 02, 2019
The antibiotic is considered one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind. However, scientist have been studying antibiotic resistance since the 1940’s. In...
April 24, 2019
Though much of the conversation around elder abuse is centered on nursing home malpractice, the leading issue many elders are currently facing is self-neglect. Self-neglect...
April 17, 2019
It is nearly impossible to avoid any medication error at a nursing home, meaning every individual establishment is required by state inspectors to keep their...
April 03, 2019
Choosing to place yourself or a loved one in a nursing home can be extremely difficult. Finding the right one is even harder. A wealth...
March 19, 2019
Dehydration is a serious health risk, especially in elderly people. Individuals over 65, who live alone or with their elderly partner, are at a higher...
March 11, 2019
One of the most vulnerable and overlooked populations in the United States is people over the age of 65. Loved ones are usually on the...
March 04, 2019
If you have a loved one in a long-term care nursing home, you know how difficult it can be to visit more than once or...