Elderly individuals may not be able to speak up when they are being subjected to abuse or neglect. Therefore, it is important to watch for common signs of elder abuse in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private residences. It may not be possible to be by the side of your loved one all the… Read More
The Northern California Record is reporting that a lawsuit has been filed in the Fresno County Superior Court against California Home for the Aged, Inc. and several other defendants. The complaint alleges that the home, doing business as California Armenian Home, and other defendants are guilty of medical malpractice, elder abuse, negligence, wrongful death, willful misconduct, and… Read More
Moving a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is a difficult decision. Along with worrying about his or her health and well-being, you also worry that he or she may be the victim of elder abuse. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a real problem in our nursing homes and assisted care facilities.… Read More
Putting your loved one in a nursing home creates a fear of neglect and nursing home abuse that never goes away. This is regardless of whether the nursing home has an excellent reputation or not. The key to preventing and/or stopping elder abuse and neglect is maintaining a close eye on your loved one. You… Read More
It is estimated financial elder abuse costs victims more than $2.9 billion each year. An estimate states that senior citizens lose 12 times more money each year than previously thought. During a five-year period, 37% of seniors are the victims of some type of financial elder abuse. Most people with family members in nursing homes and assistance… Read More
No one wants to place a loved one in a nursing home; unfortunately, there are times when it cannot be avoided. In some cases, your loved one needs constant personal and/or medical care that you are unable to provide. In those cases, a nursing home may be the best solution for a difficult situation. When… Read More