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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…
You’ve narrowed down nursing homes in a desired area, now what? Before touring homes, you’ll want to know what to look for. Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a nursing home. Nursing Home Considerations 1.) Check for violations. We recommend looking on both the Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Licensing Services website Read More…
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is a rarely discussed subject, but it is essential to know how to spot the warning signs if you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, especially one at high risk of suffering abuse. Elder sexual abuse applies to any unwanted sexual contact with an individual over the Read More…
It’s one of the most nerve-racking decisions you’ll ever have to make: deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home. But it may also be the best decision for both of you. A good nursing home can ensure your loved one gets the attention they need and deserve 24 hours per day. It Read More…
You’ve researched what assisted living is and how to find a safe community. You’ve narrowed down your options and are ready to tour an assisted living facility. You’re halfway there! Touring the different communities is the most important part of your search. But what should you look around for on the tour? How do you see Read More…
More than 1.4 million elderly adults currently live in 15,700 nursing homes across the U.S. This number is expected to rise dramatically as the baby boomer population begins to age and the need for nursing home services increase. This will leave countless families with a difficult decision to make: should your loved one live in Read More…
Elderly financial abuse, or financial exploitation, is a more common problem than most people realize. Underreporting has led to inaccurate measurements of how often senior citizens fall prey to fraudulent schemes and money scams. The prevalence of elderly financial abuse ranges from 2.7 to 6.6%, although the Securities and Exchange Commission says this likely underestimates Read More…
You’ve decided to place your loved one in a nursing home. You’ve searched through many different options to find the right home. You’ve found the right one and moved your loved one in. Now what? The first thing you’ll want to do is take an active role in your loved one’s nursing home care plan. Nursing Read More…
On Monday, the Chicago Tribune published an article spotlighting the abuse adults with developmental disabilities endure in some group homes. The article is difficult to read, with devastating details surrounding unexplained deaths in group homes. A resident is accused of stealing cookies and is beaten to death by his caregiver. A woman is left on Read More…
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