Elder Abuse

Elderly individuals often can't care for themselves alone and require the assistance of others, such as nursing home staff. Unfortunately, not all nursing home staff provide the necessary care, leading to instances of neglect. Understanding what constitutes nursing...

Our elderly loved ones need specialized care and close attention. However, some individuals still experience mistreatment. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, one out of ten adults aged 60 years old and above in the U.S. experience some form of abuse each...

Sepsis arises from infections and can affect anyone. Yet, it seems to favor those with compromised immune systems, such as aging adults with pre-existing health issues. Nursing homes that do not take preventative measures to prevent the spread of infection could...

Elderly adults are inevitably prone to health dangers, but nursing home residents may be more susceptible to harm than they realize. Nursing home neglect is a common type of elder abuse when nursing home staff fails to provide the appropriate care to elder adults aged...

Nursing home abuse comes in different forms. This can be inflicted physically, emotionally, sexually and in the form of neglect. But sometimes, we fail to recognize certain acts of abuse, especially those that are subtle and the effects of which are not immediately...

Elderly abuse is a serious problem. Unfortunately, unlike child abuse and domestic violence, it doesn’t get the same attention, which is essential to prevent it.  If you have a senior loved one in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, it’s important to play an...

Chemical restraints are medications used to sedate and pacify patients. There are some instances in which caregivers may use them to control a patient when they are unruly or aggressive.  This practice is fortunately uncommon. If you note that your loved one's...

Whether it's at their front door, attached to their garage or looking out into their living room, it seems like everyday people have grown accustomed to having a camera installed that can track the goings-on around their house 24/7. You may have considered purchasing...

If you have to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or other long-term residential care facility, you hope that the person will always be responsibly taken care of, both emotionally and physically. All the person’s needs should be met and monitored in a timely...

Decreased mobility is just part of getting older. As the human body ages, its joints become stiffer and its muscles become weaker. Eventually, it can be difficult for someone to get in and out of bed or even get dressed without help. Difficulty with balance and...