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Elder abuse is at epidemic levels in the United States. Elder abuse comes in many forms, including but not limited to physical, financial, emotional and psychological, and sexual abuse. Some elder abuse, like physical abuse, is easier to identify and treat than other types. Emotional and psychological elder abuse are more difficult to detect and Read More…
There are currently over 1.5 million Americans living in a nursing home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number is expected to grow exponentially as baby boomers enter into retirement, leaving millions of families across the U.S. wondering how to find a safe nursing home and what they should know before Read More…
As the population ages, concerns about elderly Americans continue to grow. This is especially true in the areas of abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Elder abuse often goes unreported as the victims of abuse fear retaliation, loss of care or financial assistance, or simply do not have the capacity to report their abusers. The Elder Justice Read More…
APS or Adult Protective Services is a state social services program that serves older adults who need assistance with everyday living and adults with disabilities. APS workers investigate cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation statewide. APS workers assess a senior’s unique needs then develop a service plan to maintain his or her safety, health, and Read More…
Elder abuse is a serious problem in the United States. It is likely to increase with the rise in the elderly population over the next ten years. There are numerous efforts to combat elder abuse as it becomes more evident in our society including the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index or EASI. The Elder Abuse Suspicion Read More…
With more aging adults living with the help of caregivers, it has become increasingly important to inform the public about elder abuse. To eradicate elder abuse, it is vital to understand the forms it can take, its common signs and symptoms, and how to report suspected elder abuse to the proper state authorities. What is Read More…
According to the National Council on Aging, one in ten Americans over the age of 60 experiences some form of elder abuse. Nursing homes are both private and public residential facilities that provide high-end, long-term care to individuals who can no longer take care of themselves. Nursing homes are meant to assist the elderly, but Read More…
If a loved one is considering living in a nursing home or if he/she already does, there are certain Arizona nursing home resident rights you should know. First, any nursing home resident keeps all fundamental civil or human rights and liberties when they are admitted to a nursing home. Below is a list of other Read More…
Most states in the U.S. have adopted laws that provide special protections for elderly citizens and harsher penalties for those who abuse them, but one of the unfortunately overlooked problems facing the elderly community in many parts of the country is self-inflicted elder abuse, or self-neglect. This occurs for many reasons including medical and psychological Read More…
Every person living in a nursing home and every person with a loved one in a nursing home should know their rights. If you missed Part 1 of Arizona nursing home resident rights, make sure you check it out. Below is a list of more Arizona nursing home resident rights as provided by both federal Read More…
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