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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 […]
Nursing homes are supposed to be safe facilities where we can entrust the care of our elderly loved ones when they can no longer take care of themselves. However, the unfortunate possibility is that there is always the chance that these unsuspecting elders may be abused or neglected in their nursing homes. While we may […]
