Financial exploitation is one of the most damaging forms of elder abuse. It often happens long before anyone realizes money is missing. When a nursing home fails to protect residents from financial harm, it raises serious legal concerns for you and your family....
People often look for physical signs or symptoms of nursing home abuse. A loved one may have unexplained injuries, such as cuts and bruises or a black eye. Family members want to know if they are being neglected and so they were injured in an accident, or if they are...
Many nursing homes are owned and operated by for-profit businesses. In recent years, there has been an alarming uptick in the number of nursing homes specifically owned by private equity firms. Private equity firms are somewhat notorious for pumping revenue out of...
Nursing home residents count on the staff members to take care of them in the way they need. Each resident should have a personalized care plan that addresses their individual needs. Those residents shouldn’t ever feel as though they’re a burden on the people who are...
Older adults who move into nursing homes are often wholly dependent on professional caregivers. They do not cook their own meals, bathe themselves or even control their own medications anymore. Nursing home workers oversee their care and monitor their conditions. Both...
If you have a loved one in a nursing home or other residential care facility, there’s a lot to worry about – even if you’re confident that the facility is providing them with good care. You may worry about them falling or otherwise suffering injuries. You may be...
If you have a parent in assisted living or a nursing home, you expect clean rooms, safe meals and honest communication. Seeing reports about rodents near a loved one’s food or bed can make your stomach drop. In one case in Sunrise, Florida, a facility operated its...
Private equity firms purchase all kinds of businesses. Sometimes, because of the complicated nature of these purchases and varying legal requirements, it’s not readily apparent – or even easy to determine – that they’re the true owners. They can hide behind names that...
Older adults experiencing cognitive decline often have intensive support needs. Their immediate family members may not be able to provide them with the care that they require for health and safety. While it can be a difficult decision, moving a vulnerable older adult...
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are supposed to be safe havens for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities - the elderly. However, in recent years, there has been a dramatic rise in violations, ranging from neglect of basic hygiene to...
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