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Abuse of the elderly can come in many forms. Whether it be in the home, in public, or in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, it is important to know what constitutes abuse of the elderly in order to spot it and put an end to it. In 1987, Congress passed the Nursing Home
Searching for a nursing home for your loved one can be daunting. You want to find a place he or she will enjoy as well one where he or she will receive the proper care. One way to ensure this is to interview the Nursing Home Administrator of each of the potential facilities you visit.
Choosing a nursing home can be a long, arduous process. Not only are there many things to consider, but you want to ensure that your loved one’s facility is ample for his or her health, and somewhere he or she will enjoy living. Below you will find some resources as well as descriptions of what
It can be a very stressful decision for a family to place a loved one into a nursing home. In addition to the cost and emotional considerations, it is vital that your loved one is safe from abuse and neglect as well. When considering nursing homes, it is definitely important to visit and tour the
Everyday, it seems that more and more horror stories about nursing home abuse are shown on the news. The idea that the media can exaggerate stories often comes to mind, but in the case of nursing homes, the increase in abuse and neglect is not imaginary. Every year, nursing homes have been increasingly cited for
When placing a loved one into a nursing home, it’s important to ensure that they will be cared for and treated with respect. Often, elderly residents suffer from varying forms of mental incapacity and are unable to communicate about their surroundings and circumstances. This can be frightening when leaving your family member to be cared