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According to WebMD, “Clinical depression in the elderly is common. That doesn’t mean it’s normal. Late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans age 65 and...

Just last month, came word that the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services have released “The Elder Justice Roadmap.” According...

Understaffing nursing homes is incredibly dangerous to adults over 65 residing in long-term care facilities such as Southern California nursing homes. That’s precisely why specific...

Millions of elders will fracture, or break, a bone each year. Falls are the leading cause of broken bones in those over 65, and one...

Elders being admitted to a long-term care facility, such as a Southern California nursing home, are granted certain rights. These rights are protected by regulations...

Residents of California nursing homes have the right to quality food while residing in any type of long term care facility. When a nursing home...

Celebrating 8 years this year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is just around the corner. The International Network first acknowledged this important date on...

A new study has been released which concludes that “Nearly one in five Medicare patients are victims of medical injuries that often aren’t related to...

It has been a while since we have written about the dangers of falsified medical records in Southern California nursing homes, but that is not...

Malnutrition and dehydration are alarmingly prevalent in California nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Malnutrition and dehydration in elders can result in serious physical harm...

The decision to place a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease into a Southern California nursing home is a difficult decision. However, you may feel more...

Thousands of elders reside in nursing homes in Southern California. Many of them require a feeding tube temporarily, or even on a permanent basis. Feeding...