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Financial abuse may be rapidly becoming the most prevalent form of elder abuse taking place. 1 in 20 elders have reported some form of financial exploitation occurring recently. This may be vastly different than the actual number of elders experiencing...

Previously, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services allowed nursing homes to self-report how many registered nurses they had on staff. They would typically only verify these numbers through payroll data submitted in the weeks prior to an inspection. However,...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides a number of protections in the workplace to prevent discrimination against employers by coworkers and bosses. One of these protections is the protection against discrimination based on religion. This prevents the discrimination...

It’s no shock that with the advances in medical care that people are living longer than ever. Many seniors want to stay as independent as possible and their loved ones often choose assisted living facilities that help their parents or...

Scabies is a common illness caused by a tiny mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, causing a rash. While it is a common infection, it is preventable. Taking proper precautions by infected persons treating the infection can...

In the aftermath of hurricane Irma, a Florida nursing home became the center of controversy when several residents died of heat-related issues after power went out at the facility, causing the air-conditioning to go out. This prompted swift action from...

Nursing home abuse and neglect could have many sources, from employees to other residents. In fact, as many as one out of every five nursing home residents suffers from threats of abuse or abuse from other residents. While nursing homes...

While the majority of beds in most nursing homes are occupied by the elderly, some beds are occupied by younger generations. These are generally younger people suffering from developmental and physical disabilities. Regardless of age, there is still the expectation...

In nursing homes who care for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, special care must be taken to prevent these patients from wandering from the facility. As such, they often have separate wards for these patients, or wings, where...

When looking for a place for a loved one unable to care for themselves to spend their remaining days, few of us picture the kind of abuse and neglect that can occur. From nursing homes employing people with criminal records...