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Sexual abuse of elders is a situation that is not as uncommon as one may think and the statistics are grim. The National Institute of Justice conducted studies revealing that the older a victim of sexual abuse is, the less likely there is to be a conviction. Further studies indicated that among sexu...

Government agencies charged with overseeing the care received in nursing homes can fine those homes if violations are found. Such violations can include the cleanliness of the facility and the care that the residents receive. These fines can range from a few thousand dollars to tens or hundreds of t...

With an aging population that is increasing, one thing that is needed for this population is doctors who specialize in treating the elderly. Doctors who specialize in treating those in a nursing home have increased, probably in line with the demand for such specialists. US News reports on this trend...

Bedrails are a safety feature often added to the beds of toddlers and to hospital beds to prevent falls from the bed onto the floor. While these are important safety features, they may also provide a death trap to patients who have altered mental status, such as those with dementia and Alzheimer’s d...

Veterans who have served our country deserve the best of care, especially in their later years. Sometimes, this care must come from the staff at a nursing home, but that does not mean that their care should be less than what they would receive at home. Unfortunately, in some cases, a person does not...

In the state of Florida, nursing home residents are guaranteed certain rights under Florida law. Some of these rights include the right to manage their own finances, refuse medication or treatment, the right to organize and participate in resident groups. They also have the right to participate in r...

When it comes to deciding on a facility to care for an elderly loved one, some of the top concerns are quality of care and safety. While some facilities might prevent those with a criminal history from working for them, others are not as stringent when it comes to checking backgrounds and what may d...

News of the deaths of at least 14 residents in Hollywood Hills nursing home in the wake of Hurricane Irma might have potential residents and their families concerned. State law requires that such facilities submit detailed emergency plans to regulators every year. Yet, if you want to see such plans,...

After Hurricane Irma, several residents of a Florida nursing home died after the home lost power and was unable to provide air conditioning. In one day, eight residents succumbed to heat-related causes. Now, the death toll sits at 14 as more patients have succumbed to complications following their o...

The Trump Administration received criticism earlier this year for overturning a rule that prevented nursing homes from including arbitration clauses in their contracts for admission. They have also received criticisms for cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, two programs which seniors rely on for nursing ...