Everyone agrees that preventing long-term care facility neglect is always better than dealing with its aftermath. When choosing a facility, you or a relative can ask other families in your community about their experiences. You can also speak with someone at the local...
Elder Abuse
Is gangrene a sign of neglect?
You’ve probably heard of gangrene, but most people wouldn’t recognize it when they saw it for the first time – until the symptoms are so serious that the condition is likely to lead to amputation or death. Unfortunately, gangrene can and does happen to seniors in...
What are some signs of elder abuse?
An elderly person who lives in a nursing home or assisted living center needs to know that they’re going to get the proper care. They are dependent on those caregivers. Unfortunately, many elderly people do not get the care that they need. Instead, they may even...
Should the elderly tip nursing home workers?
Your loved one is in a nursing home, and they seem to be in fairly good physical health. What you're concerned about is that they're being abused financially. Perhaps your loved one told you that they've been giving financial gifts to the nursing home workers. Maybe...
Why California arrested an insurance agent for elder financial abuse
Older adults are vulnerable when compared to younger people. They may have less physical strength, compromised mental faculties and no current stream of income other than retirement benefits. They may depend on their family and trusted professionals to manage the...
3 ways nursing homes can reduce the risk of resident falls
Age affects every person differently, but there are certain common issues that people experience in their seventh decades and beyond. Decreasing bone density and a loss of muscle mass both contribute to people's likelihood of falling. Especially in cases where people...
Elder abuse comes in numerous forms
Your elderly relative has been completely independent for decades. They’ve looked after their own health, finances and other aspects of life. They’ve even dedicated much of their time to helping other people. Unfortunately, age has caught up with them, and it is your...
Is your loved one a victim of nursing home abuse?
Nursing home abuse is quite rampant, with more than 1 in 6 seniors falling victim. That’s millions of seniors undergoing abuse in the very facilities meant to protect them during their sunset years. Discovering that your loved one is a victim of physical abuse can be...
3 qualities to look for in a California elder abuse advocate
Learning that your senior loved one has suffered neglect or physical elder abuse is enough to make you feel terrible in many ways. Most people suffer from overwhelming guilt and feel like they failed to protect a vulnerable family member. Only those that harmed your...
Do you know the warning signs of bedsores?
You may feel relieved when your loved one moves into a nursing home. Now you and other family members don't have to constantly check in on them to ensure their safety. Older adults living alone can become victims of crime. They could fall and go days before anyone...