In 1940, there were only about 10 million people in the United States who were 65 years old or older. That was the first time the country had ever hit such a high number. Today, though, that total seems tiny. In 2010, there were nearly 40 million people in that age...
Elderly individuals don’t always have the ability to speak out when they’ve become victims of abuse. Even in an assisted-living situation, it may be hard for them to contact loved ones to seek support. There are many reasons why the elderly may not report abuse. Some...
You have seen your loved one’s mood change as they grow older. They used to be so happy and upbeat. It slowly started to fade. Now, it seems like they’re depressed all the time. In fact, it seems like more than just feeling down about changing circumstances — a loss...
Few things can rattle you faster than suspected nursing home abuse of an aging parent. After all, you want to do what you can to ensure your parent receives appropriate care. Still, a bruise may or may not be evidence of elder abuse. According to the Centers for...
Elder abuse is something that shouldn’t happen in America. There are many great medical professionals who do all they can to protect their patients. Sadly, some nursing homes don’t do what they need to do to make sure the people they hire won’t cause harm to their...
Caregivers neglect the elderly for many reasons, whether they are in-home caregivers or workers at a nursing home or assisted living facility. As a family member, you really need to be aware of some of the risks, as neglect can be just as bad as abuse. The injuries or...
If you are beginning the search for a nursing home where your elderly loved one will receive the best care, what, exactly, do you look for? How do you determine “excellence”? The well-being of your loved one is a top priority; incidents of neglect or abuse must never...
In an assisted-living facility, the idea is that the elderly don’t need as much help as if they were in a nursing home. They retain some of their independence, but they’re still monitored by people who can help them when needed. The trouble with assisted-living...
Right now, family members may choose to set up cameras in nursing homes, but they cannot demand that the nursing home does it for them. They have no legal right to say that the room has to be under camera surveillance all of the time. That may change in the future....
While they’re associated with one another, abuse and neglect are not actually the same thing. Abuse refers to the mistreatment of a person physically and psychologically. Neglect means to fail to care for someone. With cases of elder neglect, what you’ll notice is...
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