Tag Archives: nursing home abuse
What Does Nursing Home Abuse Actually Look Like in San Jose?
We all know that nursing home abuse is wrong. In fact, abusing and neglecting our elder generation is one of the most egregious crimes anyone can commit. But how do we actually spot this issue? What kinds of signs should we be looking out for, and what kinds of measures are in place to… Read More »
Oakland Nursing Home Abuse
The decision to place an elderly family member or loved one in a nursing home can be difficult and emotional for many people. Often the decision is made when a loved one is either no longer capable of living alone or is sick or injured enough that they require care beyond the expertise of… Read More »
ELDER ABUSE IN NURSING HOMES
While it might come as a surprise… Perpetrators of elder abuse in nursing homes are not always those employed by the facility. In a recent article published in HealthDay, many residents of nursing homes suffer from abuse at the hands of other residents. The article cites a study that concluded that “one in five… Read More »
Nursing Homes: Recognizing Elder Abuse
There are nearly 6 million reports of elder abuse in the United States each year. This number indicates that approximately 10% of the elderly population in the United States is reported as a victim of emotional, physical, or financial abuse. The unfortunate truth is these statistics represent only a fraction of the number of… Read More »