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When placing an elderly loved one in a nursing home, it is usually with the expectation that they will be well cared for. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Nursing home neglect and abuse are surprisingly common, and the consequences can be devastating. Victims of neglect or abuse may suffer from physical injuries,…

Abuse in the nursing home is a growing concern in the United States. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, approximately 1 in 10 nursing home residents are abused each year. Many cases of nursing home abuse, however, go unreported. Physical Abuse Nursing homes are places where the elderly and infirm go to…

Finding the right nursing home for a loved one can be challenging. You want to make sure that the nursing home you choose is not only affordable but also provides your loved one with the best possible care. When looking for a facility where you can entrust the wellbeing of an elder, there are…

At least 10 percent of people over the age of 65 experience elder abuse and neglect every year. In 2014, residents suffering from nursing home abuse and neglect lodged more than 14,000 complaints. It is essential to understand the different ways in which a nursing home can fail to take care of some of…

Unfortunately, there are several ways in which elders are abused while staying in nursing homes. Psychological abuse (or emotional abuse) is among the most damaging and prevalent forms of abuse that elders endure in nursing homes. Here’s what you should know about psychological nursing home abuse: Psychological Abuse Can Be Just As Harmful As…

What is Nursing Home Financial Abuse? There are several forms of nursing home abuse—none of which are easy to endure—but financial abuse can be particularly harmful to seniors. Strangers can rip off elders in long-term care through scams that  steal money from nursing home residents. However, it is more common for financial abuse to…

Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes is a Serious Issue in the U.S. According to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), “elderly who live in residential settings that offer long-term supportive services are at particular risk for abuse and neglect. They are particularly vulnerable because most suffer from several chronic…

Making the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home is not an easy one to make. You’ve likely exhausted all other options before doing the research to find the best possible home within your budget. Unfortunately, nursing homes are fraught with abuse and neglect. Oftentimes, nursing home staff are not adequately…

It’s unfortunate, despicable, and shameful, but nursing home abuse happens quite often in the United States. Even after the passage of the Nursing Home Reform Act, the Elder Justice Initiative, the Older Americans Act, and the Violence Against Women Act, various types of abuse pervades in nursing homes. Read on to learn some of…

Making the decision to place your elderly loved one in a nursing home is not an easy one to make. It’s likely that you did a lot of research on the nursing homes near you before choosing the one that best suits your elder’s situation and budget. Unfortunately, physical nursing home abuse is fairly…