Elder abuse is prevalent in situations where elderly people are partially or wholly dependent upon caregivers who are either paid professionals, or friends or family members who may be ill-equipped, unwilling, or unable to afford to take on the care and responsibility of an ill or aging senior...
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 ...
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...
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...
Although there has been an increasing concern about physical and psychological abuse in nursing homes, one aspect of elder abuse that has been relatively overlooked and understudied is theft of nursing home patients' property. This paper discusses the nature of this type of abuse and explores some...
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 ...
Sexual Abuse in Elderly Homes Stop Sexual Abuse and How We Can Help Over the years, the attorneys at the Stop Sexual Abuse Law Firm have delivered superior representation to victims of sexual abuse in California. We are zealous advocates who will stop at nothing to hold your abuser accountable...
Enough Abuse is a citizen education and community mobilization initiative working to prevent child sexual abuse in our homes, schools, youth organizations, and communities. We are providing adults and communities with the knowledge and skills they need to put an end to the silence, and eventually,...
Recognising and addressing elder abuse in care homes: views from residents and managers In 2004, the author carried out a small scale study to find out the views of those living and working in private care homes in England about a range of iss... Furness,Sheila - 《Journal of Adult Protec...
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 ...