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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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

We’ve warned you about arbitration agreements. Too many nursing homes were burying this clause in pages of admission agreements and making it mandatory for residents to sign as a condition of admission. But taking a step in the right direction, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has finally decided to bar pre-dispute…

If you subscribe to any local news apps, you may get regular push notifications alerting you of news you need to know. In doing this, you may find “silver alerts” regularly pop up. This is when a person is missing – especially senior citizens with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other mental disabilities – and…

Retired Hollywood agent Frank Baldwin Sr. was one of the 5.4 million Americans who have Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. His disease made him depend on others for food, water, medication, and hygiene, but his family said he was otherwise healthy. In need of specialized care, Frank’s family sought the help of an…