Elder Abuse Tag

What Is Nursing Home Neglect? Nursing home neglect is a form of elder abuse against seniors living in nursing homes. Elders receiving sub-par, inadequate, and improper care from their nursing homes can face serious health concerns. Neglect is a dangerous and one of the most frequent forms of abuse in nursing homes, which will lead to an inevitable death if not handled properly....

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are supposed to help elders age gracefully with proper care and attention. Families often drain savings and work tirelessly to find adequate accommodations for their elderly loved ones. It’s incredibly disturbing when an elder dies too soon because of a nursing home’s abuse and neglect.   Oddly enough, there are few studies that...

Elder abuse is a huge problem in America. Only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse are reported. Most cases of elder abuse are committed by an elder’s very own family. Enduring any kind of abuse as an older adult can be humiliating, so elders often don’t speak out on it. Reporting elder abuse as soon as you begin to recognize the signs of abuse can legally protect elders.  Elders are...