Elder abuse is a massive problem on a global scale. According to a 2017 study that sampled 28 countries, almost 16% of individuals 60 years and older had experienced some form of abuse. Since the scale of the problem is so massive and under-reporting is so common, we...
Thinking about reporting nursing home abuse in North Miami Beach, Florida? If you are, there are certain things you may want to consider. Can you be anonymous when reporting elder abuse? There are circumstances where an investigation is done through Florida's Adult...
It is no secret that many nursing home residents suffer from neglect and abuse. The situation has become even more dire in recent years, with nursing homes featuring frequently in the news due to poor conditions and substandard care for residents. All of this...
Anyone with a parent in a nursing home knows how critical nursing home staff can be. We want our elderly loved ones to be given care from only the most well-trained, professional staff and medical experts. When people with less training and medical knowledge, like...
When you hear about cases of nursing home abuse or neglect, you often hear about the potentially gruesome physical aspects first. You may also feel like most people pick up the first red flags through physical warning signs. But this is not always the case. Not only...
When you transition your loved one to a nursing home in Florida you rely on the facility to provide compassionate care. Hearing about allegations of elder abuse elsewhere may cause concern about your own loved one's experience. Knowing some of the strategies that...
If your loved one lives in an assisted living facility, you need to make sure that they receive the level of care they deserve. Unfortunately, many residents suffer as a result of abuse, exploitation and neglect. Moreover, some assisted living caregivers fail to...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulates nursing homes on a federal level, but each state still has its own oversight. The CMS changed its rating system in 2018. Some states believe major nursing home franchises have exploited this change to...
Every state has handled their COVID-19 responses differently. States have shown a variety of responses that range from complete lockdowns for months to seemingly complete indifference, and everything in between. Florida has been decidedly on the laxer side in terms of...
When you place your loved one in an assisted living home, you trust that you are leaving them in good hands. The facility staff is responsible for ensuring your loved one’s care and safety while living there and going about normal everyday activities. What happens...
