As your loved ones age, it’s only natural to start worrying about their well-being – and not without cause. Even a relatively spry senior can fall victim to predators, and seniors with mental or physical limitations are even more vulnerable to elder abuse. Most people...
Month: November 2022
People with dementia can be victims of multiple types of abuse
Senior citizens who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other conditions that cause cognitive impairment are especially vulnerable to all types of abuse and neglect in care facilities. Unfortunately, the perpetrators of this abuse are often those...
Family members are the most common perpetrators of elder abuse
Elder abuse is a problem that is seen across the country. Each year, there are horrible and devastating reports of abuse to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. While abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is common, you may not realize...