What is nursing home neglect? When a senior does not receive the certain necessities such as medical attention, nutrition, clothing, or general care, this is neglect. Investigating such failures and shortcomings helps decided whether any such situation arose out of neglect, or abuse. What happens when a senior complains of neglect or abuse? It is […]
There often comes a difficult time for many of us when we must face the reality that our loved ones, who are advanced in years, require more care than we can provide. When we place our elderly loved ones in a nursing home or assisted living center, our hope is that the skilled care they […]
The opportunities for exploitation and abuse are increasing each year. By the year 2050 it is estimated by the U.S. census that the population of persons over the age of 85 will reach 19 million. Studies show that the likelihood an elderly person will suffer abuse increases with age and that women are more likely […]
According to the 2010 United States Census approximately 13 percent of the total population is 65 and over. Due to the “Boomer Generation” the number of people age 65 and older will eventually comprise 20 percent of the U.S population. As many more people begin to wonder how their elderly loved ones will be taken […]