The holiday season often sees the unlawful treatment of elderly people by care facility staff. The reasons can vary from staff shortages to high end-of-year demands and even negligence. Loved ones residing in a care home have the right to an environment free from mistreatment, abuse, and neglect. This post touches on nursing home abuse...
No family wants to see their elderly loved ones neglected or abused while the perpetrators get away scot-free. However, when dealing with nursing home abuse, knowing whether to settle or go to trial can become a dilemma. Which is the best route to pursue? This post will examine both options and which one is better...
The holidays should be a season for cheer and togetherness for families, yet it’s a time of despair for many elderly adults. It’s a tragic reality that nursing home neglect often increases during the holidays, and the victims’ families are usually oblivious to it. This post will examine why this abuse happens during the holidays...
Nursing home abuse statistics are disheartening, with two million cases of elder abuse reported every year. Because most abuse goes unreported, the actual figure is likely much higher. This crime is despicable because most elderly nursing home residents are physically or mentally impaired. They are especially vulnerable, and they have no way to defend themselves....
Elders deserve respect and proper care. Unfortunately, elderly abuse and nursing home neglect are tragic realities across the country. One of the most common forms, emotional abuse, is also known as a silent killer for the harm it can cause elders. This post will discuss the signs of emotional abuse and how a nursing home...
We often think of nursing home abuse as nursing home neglect or physical and emotional abuse of elders. However, another type of abuse also occurs, financial abuse. Financial abuse can be devastating for vulnerable elders. It takes advantage of their mental health, age, and isolation. If you suspect your family member is a victim of...
Sadly, elder abuse is a very common occurrence, with over five million seniors abused in the United States every year. This abuse can be physical, emotional, or financial, and it causes profound harm to the victims. It can be challenging for victims of nursing home abuse to understand who is legally responsible for the abuse....
Are you — or is someone you love — in a nursing home? If so, it’s important you understand that all residents of such caretaking facilities legally possess nursing home rights. These include rights to certain standards of care, involvement in treatment decisions, information about financial options, and protections from abuse. Knowing these nursing home...
If someone you love is a victim of nursing home neglect, then you may be reeling. How could this happen? What can be done to prevent it in the future? One reason to file a nursing home neglect case is to force the facility’s owners and administrators to change the way they operate. This ensures...
One of the most challenging questions we ask as our parents get older is whether or not to put them into nursing homes. If you decide to do this, the next question is slightly easier: Which nursing home should you choose? Here are some simple questions that can help you find an answer that works....
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