Moving a beloved relative to a nursing home or assisted living facility is often a difficult decision. No one wants to admit that they need help taking care of themselves, especially after a long and successful life looking after their own needs and the needs of their...
Month: November 2017
Investigations of nursing home abuse raise questions
Florida has an ever-growing population of senior citizens, as elderly Americans and Canadians discover the warm climate and pleasant surroundings. Thousands of Floridians over the age of 65 rely on assistance to keep up their health care and safety. There are few...
Would you recognize the signs of senior sexual abuse?
One issue you may not think you have to worry about when placing your elderly parent or loved one in a nursing home is sexual abuse. Unbeknownst to you and many people in the Aventura area, seniors are at risk of being sexually assaulted by nursing home staff. You may...
Florida protects rights to prevent nursing home abuse
Florida is home to a high population of senior citizens; in fact, the state has the highest median age in the nation. This means that a large number of the state's people need a little help to handle the responsibilities of daily life. Nursing homes and assisted care...
Elder abuse may expand with the population
There are many causes of elder abuse, and there are many types of bad behavior in which it can take form. Although experts believe that the majority of abuse takes place in a senior citizen's own home at the hands of family or in-home caregivers, it is also a major...
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