Dehydration is one of the most common and overlooked types of elder abuse in nursing homes. The families of the elderly residents rely on the staff to look after their loved ones. Nursing home employees play a vital role in the lives of those who can no longer care for themselves. Most victims are dependent on their abuser for basic needs. 1 in 10 elders, over the age of 60, suffer from abuse every year.
Most people think that only people living in substandard nursing homes are subject to elder abuse. It is also common belief that most abusers of the elderly are strangers, not family members. These are two of the most common myths surrounding elder abuse. In reality, most abused elderly individuals suffer harm at the hands of […]
Most elderly individuals rely on walkers and wheelchairs to leave their beds. They depend on others to care for them. And they go to nursing homes to be cared for. Instead of being cared for, some of these elderly people are sexually assaulted. Unfortunately, the unthinkable is happening at nursing home facilities throughout the country: […]
There are many things that accompany old age, and the increase in the numbers of medication is no exception. In fact, the majority of health conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, high blood pressure and stroke, occur in elderly citizens, requiring them to take numerous medications. As such, properly managing medications in the elderly is an […]
One of the leading types of elder abuse in nursing home facilities is malnutrition. Although malnutrition may not seem serious to most people, it can in fact be a deadly form of abuse and neglect for elders who are often weak and suffering from various health conditions. What Is Malnutrition in Nursing Homes? Malnutrition is […]
