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How to Spot Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
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…
What are the Signs of Elderly Financial Abuse?
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…
How to Prevent Falls in Nursing Homes
More than 1.4 million Americans aged 65 years or older live in nursing homes, which accounts for 5 percent of the population in this age group. Of those living in a nursing home, about 1,800 people will die from falls each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that between half and…