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What Is The Difference Between Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?
Nursing home abuse is an all-inclusive term for the inappropriate treatment of nursing home residents by anyone and can include physical, mental, financial, or sexual abuse. Nursing home neglect specifically addresses the conduct of employees or caregivers who fail to provide the care necessary to meet the needs of residents. Nursing Home Abuse and…
Warning Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
Many seniors are vulnerable to those who would try to take their money. Financial exploitation of the elderly is a lot more common than people may think and can often go unnoticed and unreported. Knowing how to recognize the signs that your elder friend or loved one may be the victim of financial abuse…
How to Handle Sexual Abuse in Long-Term Care Facilities
If your family member is in a long-term care facility, you trust that those who are tasked with their care will provide competent, safe support. Unfortunately, sexual abuse often happens in these locations, and when it does, victims may not be willing to discuss what happened. There are several factors to keep in mind…
What Are the Types of Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse occurs when a medical provider, facility, or other location does not provide the standard level of care expected, putting a resident’s care at risk. There are numerous types of nursing home abuse, each causing a different kind of struggle for the victim, but all taking advantage of others in some way….