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February 09, 2016
While it would seem to require little effort to avoid these conditions, malnutrition and dehydration are alarmingly prevalent in California long-term care facilities. They often...
January 25, 2016
As more and more Californians reach their Golden Years, many face the horror of dealing with neglect in their long term care facilities such as...
January 08, 2016
As we age and certain everyday tasks become more difficult, we become more dependent upon the care of other people. These may be members of...
December 11, 2015
As the holidays approach, countless San Diego residents will share the seasonable spirit alongside their family, friends, and loved ones–many of which are elder and...
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...
November 11, 2015
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) “financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered the crime of the 21st...
November 03, 2015
Psychological abuse, also referred to as emotional abuse, can be difficult to notice at first glance. The damage often reveals itself in the form of...
October 21, 2015
According to a recent study conducted by Cornell University, 1 in 5 nursing home residents suffer abuse at the hands of their fellow residents. The...
October 12, 2015
Society erroneously assumes prescription medication is only abused by the younger generations. Studies show, however, prescription drug abuse plagues men and women of all ages,...
September 29, 2015
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, 27% of the 1.5 million Baby Boomers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender worry about...
September 21, 2015
According to a recent article by Wells Fargo Advisors, “Older Americans are losing about $2.9 billion every year to people who take advantage of their...
September 16, 2015
According to multiple sources, including the Center for Medicare Advocacy, for-profit nursing homes are far more likely to provide insufficient quality of care for residents...