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April 22, 2020

Anonymous Tip Leads to Recovery of Bodies Linked to Coronavirus

This small New Jersey town has been hit particularly hard by the novel coronavirus. Early April, officials received an anonymous tip about a body that was stored in a shed on nursing home property. When they arrived, the scene was...

October 8, 2019

Genetic Testing Scams Preying on Seniors

Elder abuse is rampant in the United States, as is evident in the latest trend in Medicare fraud. Federal officials believe Medicare players committed $2.1 billion in fraud in a scheme surrounding “free” genetic testing for cancer. Both independent seniors...

September 12, 2019

91-year-old Woman With Dementia Taunted By Caregivers In Illinois

Nursing homes exist to care for and assist elderly individuals who struggle to or cannot care for themselves anymore. They offer families a chance to ensure that their loved one receives the care they need in the event that they...

July 5, 2019

Nursing Home Abuse: Is it Common?

Sadly, nursing home abuse continues to be a problem right here in the United States. The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that more than two million Americans over the age of 65 have been neglected, mistreated, or abused by...

April 25, 2019

Signs of Elder Abuse

5 million elders are abused every single year Elder abuse occurs when a vulnerable elderly person is neglected or abused in some manner by a caregiver or other trusted individual. According to the National Council on Aging, it is estimated...

February 22, 2019

How to Prevent Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes

The elderly are extremely susceptible to being exploited and abused, often by those charged with their care. While many people immediately think of physical abuse when they hear the term “abuse”, there are many other ways in which the elderly...

September 24, 2018

The Different Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes

Research varies regarding how many U.S. citizens over the age of 65 who have been mistreated, exploited, injured, or abused by a caregiver. Some believe around 1-2 million seniors have been abused, whereas others say 5 million. The fact of...

July 10, 2018

What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home

Nursing homes are an important staple in our community, as they provide long-term care, attention, and personal care services for seniors. Depending on the facility, these services usually include nursing assistants, 24-hour supervision, physical or occupational therapy, meals, and assistance...

June 28, 2018

Why Nursing Home Abuse Incidents Often Go Unreported

It is believed that elder abuse is extremely unreported, making it difficult for us to determine exactly how many seniors are taken advantage of each year. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, only an estimated one in every...

June 14, 2018

Nursing Homes Continue to Push Antipsychotics

A new report published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates that many U.S. nursing homes continue to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics. While nursing home providers have stated that they have implemented changes in order to reduce...

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