Elder abuse takes many forms. Some abuse is physical, while other instances of abuse are verbal. Traditionally, many people have brushed off verbal abuse as being less important than physical abuse. However, studies of the human brain have shown that they’re actually...
When it became clear that your father was dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, you chose a facility near your home for his care. He has been a resident there for six months. In the beginning, he seemed content and was doing as well as expected. Lately, however, you have...
Neglect is a kind of mistreatment that elders may struggle with as they grow older and rely more on others. There are several kinds of neglect that could affect an elderly person. Some kinds of neglect that may impact an elder include: Emotional neglect Abandonment...
An assisted living center provides a different type of care than a nursing home. It focuses on giving each resident the exact type of help they need. Often, these are people who are still in relatively good health, but who simply do not feel it is safe or practical to...
Elder abuse is something that shouldn’t happen, regardless of the situation the elder is in. Whether they’re being cared for by an in-home aide or are in a nursing home, they deserve to be respected and to receive appropriate care. Unfortunately, elder abuse does...
Florida is known for its great beaches and sunshine. It is no wonder that many seniors decide to retire there. Unfortunately for the aging population, Florida is notorious for elder abuse in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, especially the disaster...
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...
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