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Millions of seniors that require long-term care rely on Medicaid to pay for all or part of the services that they receive. As such, many states have established Medicaid Fraud Control Units that are tasked with investigating allegations of Medicaid fraud as well as concerns regarding abuse and neglect in facilities that receive Medicaid funds. …

Despite federal and state laws that require suspected cases of nursing home abuse to be reported to the authorities, more often than not, most cases go unreported. These instances have been investigated by the federal government, who say that despite laws stating that abuse must be reported within two hours, most cases are not reported …

According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 7 low-income seniors rely on Medicaid and Medicare for their long-term care. Medicaid may pay for long-term care and support in the home, in the community, and in nursing homes. Medicaid also covers services that Medicare does not cover, such as vision screenings, dental care, and …

Falls that result in head injuries can be serious, especially for seniors who are in long-term care facilities. Most facilities have very specific protocols regarding neurological checks that should be performed and how often they should be performed after a patient has a fall. These checks are most often just for patient safety, but they …

“Mean Girls: The Nursing Home” might sound like the title of a bad parody or a Saturday Night Live sketch, but it turns out that bullying in nursing homes is very real. Elderly who rely on senior housing, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior centers might be at risk for bullying that extends to …

One rising aspect of elder abuse is financial elder abuse. Though get-rich-quick scams are common, another common source of financial elder abuse are caregivers, family members, and financial advisors. Ironically, those same sources can also be the first line of defense in recognizing that financial abuse has occurred. As can the government, who has been …

The Americans with Disabilities Act recognizes those diagnosed with opioid dependency as having a disability. Still, some nursing homes and assisted living facilities are denying entry to those who are receiving medication for opioid withdrawals. While many of these patients have recently been dismissed from a hospital and will not require long-term care, denying their …

With more residents of nursing homes coming into the facility suffering from conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, systems that should prevent residents from being able to wander are often necessary. Often, these systems are comprised of alarms on doors that sound when they’re opened. They can also include monitoring anklets or bracelets that allow …

While there are many different kinds of elder abuse, one specific form of abuse that is on the rise is financial elder abuse. The American Bankers Association reports that as many as one in five seniors has suffered some kind of financial abuse. Consumer Reports estimates that American seniors lose $30 billion annually to elder …