Most of us have already heard or read news stories regarding the growing population of older people in the United States. The population of people over the age of 65 across the country is expected to explode during the next 20 years assuming that most of them live to their life expectancy. While this may …
A Failing Grade – Advocacy Group Gives Nevada Nursing Homes An ‘F’
People who remember what it was like being graded in school probably remember that in many settings, these grades were handled with some sort of curve. Basically, your work was not only measured on its own merits, but it was also compared to the work of others in order to arrive at a final grade. …
5 Signs An Elderly Loved One May Be Suffering From Financial Abuse
As our loved ones get older and reach the point where they can no longer safely care for themselves, some very difficult decisions need to be made. It may be time to move into a nursing home or in-home care may need to be obtained. The situation is different for everyone, but one commonality is …
Explaining Levels Of Authority With Nursing Home Abuse
When you put an elderly relative into a caregiving facility, you want them to be free from abuse and live out their last few years in peace and comfort. If your relative tells you about abuse at the home or you witness any abuse by caregiving staff, may not know where to turn to report …
Elder Abuse: 3 Types Common In Nursing Homes
Many families believe that they are sending loved ones to a great place where they will be cared for by kind, caring individuals when they choose a nursing home. However, the reality could be far different than the ideal. Many nursing homes have highly qualified, trained professionals who are compassionate, caring and have a special …
Patient Dies After Being Left Outside A Nursing Home
According to reports, Robert Robinson, a former Nevada legislator and optometrist, died less than three weeks after he was left outside the Nevada State Veterans Home by nursing home staff. The 89-year-old man suffered second degree burns on his body while sitting outside at the height of the summer heat and without proper protection. Later that …
Casey Kasem’s Death Focuses Attention On Elder Abuse
The recent death of a beloved icon once again brings to light the tragedy of elder abuse. Casey Kasem came into teen households every week through his long-time radio show “American Top 40”. Teens listened intently in the hopes that a boyfriend or girlfriend would send a long distance dedication and to see what number their …
Fraud Case Becomes Possible Elder Abuse
In an interesting legal strategy, the attorney for a 76-year-old woman from Deland, Florida has filed suit against a Las Vegas company claiming elder abuse, according to recent reports. Normally, fraud cases are handled as criminal charges, but in this case the fraud perpetuated cost the elderly victim so much that her attorney is attempting to …
Study Finds Enormous Problem With Care In Skilled Nursing Facilities
Many times after a person encounters a serious medical problem that requires a stay in the hospital, that patient will be released into the care of what is known as a skilled nursing facility to complete his or her recovery. Basically, a lot of people who have surgeries spend some time in nursing homes working …
Studies Identify Care Problems In Nursing Homes With High Turnover
If you or a loved one is considering moving into a nursing home in order to obtain the daily care that you need, it’s almost certain that your head is filled with a plethora of different questions. This is a scary situation to encounter for several reasons, and for the soon-to-be resident it is also …
