Assisted Living Facility Abuse and Neglect

Assisted living facilities are homes for the elderly or disabled that provide them with housekeeping, cooking, and nursing care support. In an assisted-living environment, there may be some elderly or disabled people who do more for themselves than others. Over time,...

Placing your loved one into a nursing home or assisted-living facility is a major step. You know that it could be positive for them, but if it’s the wrong place or the wrong people working with your loved one, things could also go wrong. You want to do all you can to...

Neglect takes many forms in assisted living facilities. It could lead to physical injuries when the person does not get the assistance they need when walking or showering, for example. It could lead to bedsores when the person does not get moved or rotated often...

Perhaps your mother is having cognitive issues and is ready to trade independent living for assisted living. This sounds like a good idea, but is this the right move? Do you know the difference between assisted living, continuing care and a nursing home? Will your...

Assisted living facilities are ideal for many older adults, as they protect some of the independence they want while still providing some care that they need. Assisted living facilities operate in a few ways, depending on which type you choose. Some offer...

Victims of neglect and abuse at assisted living facilities are often shy to speak up about their experiences. They may be worried that their abusers will make their lives even more difficult if they talk about what’s happening. They might even be afraid or embarrassed...

In an assisted-living facility, the risks of abuse are still prevalent, even though your loved one may be capable of taking care of themselves. Assisted living facilities help people with their daily activities, like getting dressed, taking a bath or shower or...

There is never an excuse for abuse. Whether the person is an adult going through rehabilitation in an assisted-living facility or an elderly person who has no other family to rely on, abuse is not an acceptable way to handle a patient. People who are more at risk for...

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes have a special place in American society. They’re facilities that help take care of the aging population. The staff members are trained to care for the elderly and aging so that they can live with the highest quality of...

Nursing home patients are vulnerable to abuse and neglect. They can’t defend themselves against attacks. If they speak up, they run the risk of suffering even more mistreatment, abuse or neglect in retaliation. Therefore, many nursing home patients spend a long time...