When we place our elderly father, mother, wife, husband, or friend in a nursing home or other long term care facility (LTCF), we expect them to feel welcomed. We expect the nurses, support staff, and executive employees to treat our loved ones with kindness and tend...
The mistreatment your elderly loved one suffers may not leave visible scars. But verbal abuse can be equally harmful. This type of abuse can leave residents with long-lasting emotional and psychological damage. As older adults are often vulnerable upon entering a...
Trust is a critical element of elder care. When a loved one is in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home, you have to believe they are being treated well. Otherwise, you would not have allowed them to move there. This trust is fragile. Even a small...
When we admit a loved spouse, family member, relative or friend to a nursing home, it may or may not have been their choice. No matter how the decision came to be, they will likely spend the remainder of their days in that nursing home or assisted living facility...
The National Council on Aging estimates that 10% of Americans over the age of 60 experience abuse, and looking for signs of that abuse can be vital in protecting your loved ones. Often, behavioral changes are the first sign that something is wrong in the home of our...
One issue that many elders deal with is financial abuse. Financial abuse generally takes place when their caregiver or those around them control their finances, steal or otherwise negatively affect their financial situation. When one person controls another person’s...
Most people are aware of the impact that falls can have on elderly people. When your elderly loved one falls occur at a nursing home, however, you may have new concerns. Could this fall have been prevented? Was it the result of abuse or neglect? Can you hold...
As our loved ones get older, it can be difficult for them to manage their daily medication on their own. Because of this, many elderly people rely on nursing home staff to ensure that they receive the medication they need. While sedatives, anti-anxiety medication or...
Elder abuse and neglect crimes target one of the most fragile and vulnerable groups that make up Florida’s population. As a result, legislators and activists have kept up efforts to prevent these crimes and impose harsh penalties for those who commit them. One such...
The elderly are often targeted for financial abuse. There are two main reasons for this. The first is that they are a vulnerable class due to their physical and mental limitations, which are a natural part of growing older. The second reason is that they often have...
