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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...

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...

Clostridium difficile is known by the name C.diff in medical circles. C.diff is an infection, which causes inflammation of the colon, and is found far...

If you believe that an elder has been the victim of any form of elder abuse, including neglect, while in the care of a California...

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...

Fraud.org (a division of the National Consumer League) recently released a 2013 report which shows that phone scams had increased by 25% over the last...

When and if the time comes to help your elderly loved one to move into a nursing home, you’re likely to feel apprehension over putting...