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Elder abuse, sometimes referred to asnursing home abuse, 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 trus...
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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...
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...
All states havelong-term care ombudsmenwho advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Many have experience dealing with financial elder abuse. Individuals in these facilities can go to theNational Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Careto find an ombudsman. ...
Goergen T. A multi-method study on elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes. J Adult Prot. 2004;6(3):15-25.Goergen T. A multi-method study on elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes. The Journal of Adult Protection. 2004; 6 :15–25....
Elder abuse takes place in many different settings - for example, the older person's home, care homes, nursing homes and hospitals. It happens when an older person's human rights and dignity are violated. It can come through financial scams, physical attacks, sexual abuse, psychological abuse...
significant investments in its long-term care ombudsman program. There are opportunities for residents to volunteer with the program. TheOhio Department of Agingreports that volunteers visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities, inform residents of their rights, and report observations of abuse....