One of the problems that many people who have been victims of abuse face is the difficulty of speaking to others about it. Many victims blame themselves for becoming victims, as if the situation was something they could control. It is common for those who have been...
Elder abuse as a significant problem across the United States. One of the biggest questions people have is how we can address elder abuse in the most appropriate and effective manner possible to prevent it from hurting more people in the future. Elder abuse can be...
If someone you love is in need of a nursing home, you may have several concerns. Selecting the right facility to place your loved one into can be a stressful process. You want to make sure that the facility you choose has a high standard of care and comfort....
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Nurses who work in assisted living facilities have many roles. They’re intended to administer medications and supervise administration when it’s performed by assistants. They assess residents regularly. They even make plans for residents to keep them medicated, safe...
Malnutrition is sometimes a problem among the elderly, but at what point is it a result of negligence or abuse? This is something you should understand well before placing a loved one into care. There are certain diseases and illnesses that make it hard to eat or...
A nursing home in Boynton Beach, Florida, is the site of one of the most recent cases of elder abuse in a Palm Beach County facility. In the shocking case, police arrested three women who worked at the facility for having allegedly abused an elderly patient there....
When you hear stories about people being neglected by nursing homes, you may not understand how it can happen. How can patients, who have charts and are on nursing rounds, not receive their medications? How do nurses fail to respond to calls for assistance? If you...
Elder abuse is a problem that is pervasive in America. Many people who suffer from it do so as a result of being unable to recognize the abuse or being unable to report it. Some live in isolation. Some elderly people actually abuse themselves. If you have a loved one...
Before moving into an assisted-living facility, it is crucial for you to develop a personal plan to maintain your safety. Many supportive living communities offer amenities and staffing to accommodate most needs. Despite many facilities taking extraordinary measures...
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