According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around one in six people 60 years or older experienced some form of abuse in community settings over the past year. Astoundingly, two in three staff members in nursing homes and long-term care facilities reported they committed abuse in the past year. As the population of the United States continues to age,...
Continue ReadingIt is frightening to learn that nearly 17% of elderly people are abused in community settings each year, and two out of three care center staff reportedly admit to committing abuse in the past year. Unfortunately, countless cases of abuse still go unreported. Assisted living facilities can be a great resource for families who do not have the ability...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, elder abuse is not uncommon. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately one out of every ten people in the United States, ages 60 and above, have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as five million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only 1 in 24 cases of...
Continue ReadingNursing home abuse can seriously upend a victim’s life. Numerous resources are available in California that will end the abuse and help victims recover damages. The first step is to report the abuse to the California Department of Aging or the California Department of Public Health. After this immediate step, filing a lawsuit against the nursing home facility might...
Continue ReadingNursing home abuse can take on many forms. When a nursing home has been neglectful or abusive and you or a loved one suffered an injury as a result, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and collect damages. If you are dealing with a potential case of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect and want to...
Continue ReadingBed sores, also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are a big problem in California nursing homes. Typically, they begin as blisters but can quickly spread into the underlying bone, nearby tissue, and surrounding areas. They occur from prolonged pressure, friction, or skin shearing and can have deadly consequences. If you or a loved one suffer from bedsores caused...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, elder abuse is a growing problem in the United States. Elder abuse is a failure to act or an intentional act by a caregiver or another person in a position of trust that creates or causes a risk of harm to an older adult. There are several primary categories of elder abuse, including elder financial abuse. Do you...
Continue ReadingIf your family member or friend needs to move into a nursing home, do not assume the facility will always treat your loved ones as well as you would. It may be necessary to take some initiative to ensure they do not become a victim of elder abuse. Understandably, you might be wondering, What to do if you suspect...
Continue ReadingRecognizing the signs of potential elder abuse is only the first step. Before holding the responsible parties accountable, you must prove they committed abuse. California has passed multiple laws to protect older adults from elder abuse. Parties guilty of elder abuse could face civil repercussions and criminal charges. If you suspect a loved one is the victim of elder...
Continue ReadingElder abuse is more prevalent in society than most people want to think. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), approximately one in ten Americans age 60 and above have experienced abuse. Sometimes elder abuse is obvious, but in other cases, it happens behind closed doors. So what can you do if you suspect someone of elder...
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