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...
When someone preys upon a senior financially, a close friend or loved one is often to blame. In some cases, staff at assisted living and nursing facilities also enact this damaging form of abuse, which can cause major financial instability. The AARP defines elder...
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...
Much of the focus recently regarding death and a lack of care in long-term care facilities centers on nursing homes. Assisted living facilities, however, are also struggling to keep up with an increased demand for care and patients are suffering as a result. You may...
People who have Alzheimer's disease often suffer from bouts of agitation. Agitation encompasses a set of behaviors where a patient may get easily upset, anxious or restless. These symptoms may disrupt the patient's sleep cycle and cause them to become aggressive....
You may assume that federal guidelines are the same for both nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Unfortunately, the difference in oversight may contribute to more cases of abuse in assisted living facilities. While federal guidelines apply to nursing homes,...
The term "elder abuse" encompasses a variety of situations that may occur in assisted living facilities. Without understanding the complexities of elder abuse, and the warning signs, you may not understand what to look out for. Understanding these common myths...
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult decision. Often, families make this call when the care needs of an elder exceed their abilities. According to the CDC, more than 70,000 people are nursing home residents in Florida. Sadly, every year, there are...
Because of infirmities caused by age, many seniors cannot live on their own. Some may relocate to an assisted living facility. Ideally, an ALF provides elderly persons with care and support in their remaining years. Unfortunately, some seniors suffer abuse in ALFs,...
When looking for an assisted living facility, Florida residents should assess factors such as cleanliness, safety and closeness to family and friends. Another thing to examine is a facility's license. Available facility licenses All ALFs in Florida providing one or...
