
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 in which there is a…
Defining Elder Abuse
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 in which there is a…
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 a vulnerable adult. In California,…
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….
Placing a loved one in a nursing home can feel like a great solution. You don’t have to worry about them being home alone where they can’t do things for…
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…
When you and your loved one decides that it’s time for them to move into a nursing home, you have likely made the decision based on the difficulty of them…
For residents moving into nursing home facilities, there are a lot of things they must face when they move out of their own homes. Unfortunately, one of the things that…
When you and your family make the decision to place your elderly loved one into a nursing home, you want to have the reassurance that they are safe. This is…
Being a victim of nursing home abuse is devastating for both the actual victim and for their family members. That is why it can helpful to the injured party to…