A bill awaiting a vote in the Florida Senate would allow nursing home residents to use electronic monitoring devices to protect themselves from mistreatment. Similar bills have already been signed into law in many other states. Advocacy groups have urged lawmakers...
Understaffing has consistently been one of the most pressing issues within Florida’s nursing homes. Facilities cannot keep enough workers on their payroll and therefore have to schedule people for the maximum amount possible, which often leads to worker burnout. When...
Two employees of a Florida nursing home have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault. The 23-year-old woman and 19-year-old woman were taken into custody by deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office on March 14. They both face two counts of...
Most of the hospices in Florida and around the country used to be run by charities, but things have changed. The end-of-life industry now generates about $22 billion each year, and many of the entrepreneurs attracted to the field are more interested in maximizing...
Finding a bedsore on your parent's, spouse's or other loved one's body can be anguishing. Bedsores are very painful and can lead to serious medical complications. The thought that someone you love has been helplessly left in agony due to possible neglect at the...
There are about 700 nursing homes in Florida, but not all of them take adequate care of their residents. The most serious nursing home violations, which are those that put the lives of residents in danger, have almost doubled in the state since 2019, and things got...
Police in Florida have taken two men into custody in connection with the beating of an elderly woman at an assisted living facility in Brevard County on Christmas Day. The 82-year-old woman suffered facial injuries, bruises to her hands and arms and a head injury...
Deciding to put your loved one into a nursing home isn’t easy for any Florida resident. When they make such decisions, they believe they’re making the best choice for their loved ones' well-being. Unfortunately, many elderly residents become victims of abuse and...
We never want to think that our elderly loved ones are suffering from elder abuse in their nursing home. However, it’s something that happens far more often than you may think. As the family member of a potential elder abuse victim, you should recognize the causes and...
If you have elderly loved ones, you know that they need some extra care and attention. As such, you may look at various facilities or services to ensure your loved one gets the assistance they deserve either through a facility or someone who lives with your loved one....
Voices We’ve Raised
We Are Ready To Help
