Posts In Elder Abuse

WISH Act Proposed to Help Americans Avoid Nursing Homes Jul 08

It’s not something we like to think about, but many of us will find ourselves needing expensive, long-term care in our old age ...

Recognizing & Avoiding Dehydration in the Elderly Jun 23

As we head toward the hot and humid weather of the summer, it is important for us all to remember to stay hydrated -- especially ...

10 Signs Your Loved One Might Be a Victim of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Jun 15

According to a 2014 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report , 33% of seniors in ...

The 4 Things to Do to Reduce Your Chance of Having a Stroke Jun 03

According to the CDC, a person in the United States is the victim of a stroke every 40 seconds . A stroke occurs when there is a ...

Unvaccinated Health Care Worker Sets off COVID-19 Outbreak at Nursing Home May 06

In Kentucky, an unvaccinated health care worker was the source of a COVID-19 outbreak that infected dozens at a nursing home, as ...

As Nursing Homes Fail to Evolve with Resident Needs, the Staff Takes the Blame May 04

Numerous studies have shown that the key indicator of quality in a nursing home is the ratio of nurses to patients. Today’s ...