is an increasingly widespread but under-recognized problem that can have life-threatening consequences. With an aging population and shifting economic realities, incidents of elder abuse continue to increase. It may occur anywhere, even the trusted homes and facilities you depend on to care for your...
nursing homesrisk factorsPopulation trends suggest that the next 20 years will witness a dramatic increase in the adult population aged 65 and older. Projected increases in the elderly population are expected to significantly increase the stress on family and professional caretakers. Stress, in the ...
Protecting LGBT in Nursing Homes Reviewed by Julie Rivers, MBAEldercare Advocate & Expert Quick Answer The LGBT community faces abuse at every stage of life, and this abuse doesn’t simply stop once they reach the age of 65. Get a Free Case Review ...
The Colorado elder abuse attorneys of J.M. Reinan, P.C., have been fighting to protect the elderly from abuse in nursing homes for almost 20 years. Ourhave the experience to successfully get your loved one the compensation they deserve after their abuse — compensation that may be needed to...
Every year, over a million elderly Americans experience abuse in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care. You may suspect that an elderly person you know is being harmed physically or emotionally by a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver or being ...
By law, nursing homes must provide care to maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of each resident. Federal and state laws were designed to protect nursing home residents and the abuse or neglect that occurs there and in other assisted living facilities. Ma...
aimed to (1) identify the types and prevalence of elder abuse in nursing homes, (2) identify the risk factors and possible causes of elderly abuse by health care professionals in nursing homes and (3) identify the prevention and intervention strategies to curtail elderly abuse in nursing homes...
their patients need and deserve. Nearly two million Americans live in nursing homes. Yet, recent studies indicate that almost 90% of all nursing homes are understaffed, often due to selfish motives to put profits ahead of patient care. Unfortunately, elder abuse in nursing home facilities is ...
Despite its serious nature, sexual abuse in nursing homes is highly under-reported. Many nursing home victims fear retribution while others are simply embarrassed. Some may lack the ability or capacity to communicate. Thus, it is important to know the signs sexual abuse. These signs include: ble...
Nursing homes provide a vital service to the community. Many elders require medical care or services their family may be unable to provide. They are meant to provide a safe and comfortable home for our family members during their twilight years. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Stud...