So long as people have the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, health care providers should respect their requests for medical treatment. Using an advanced directive allows people to maintain control over the types of medical attention they receive or do...
In the past month or so, the reported cases of COVID-19 in nursing homes had diminished and plateaued. This was great news for anyone with family members in residence in any Florida nursing home facility. However, the last couple of weeks have brought another uptick...
One of the biggest dangers of elder abuse in Florida is that it often goes unreported. If your family member is a victim of abusive behavior, how will you ever know what has happened if he or she does not share with you? And if you do not report the wrongdoings, how...
If your loved one experienced abuse in a nursing home or you are struggling with these challenges firsthand, you need to immediately take action and hold those responsible for mistreatment accountable. Moreover, it is important to understand that nursing homes also...
As people get older, they may become increasingly vulnerable to physical, sexual or financial abuse. However, there are steps that you can take in an effort to protect a loved one from experiencing such hardships in their lives. For instance, you could schedule...
If you reside in a nursing home or have a family member living in a facility, you need to keep an eye out for various forms of abuse and neglect. Moreover, there are certain factors that increase the likelihood of abuse and neglect. Sometimes, nursing home residents...
In a nursing home, you need to keep an eye out for various hazards. Sadly, many residents experience abuse, which takes numerous forms. Sometimes, nursing home abuse is very hard to recognize, but in other instances it is blatantly obvious. For example, some older...
It is no secret that one of the most important things people can do to avoid contracting COVID-19 is to avoid physical proximity with others who test positive for the virus. However, the restrictions to protect elderly residents are being lifted in various facilities...
Finding the right assisted living facility to care for a relative is often difficult. With so many choices in front of you, the decision can seem overwhelming. There is also so much at stake. You want your loved one to be healthy and happy, while also receiving...
If your parent or other family member lives in a nursing home, you likely have various concerns, whether you worry about their emotional and social well-being or you are afraid that they have experienced abuse. It is vital to help them stand up for their rights if...
Voices We’ve Raised
We Are Ready To Help
