Elder abuse and exploitation is a serious and growing problem in the United States. Around 1 in 10 senior Americans experience abuse. Abuse affects elderly individuals of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, sexual, or financial exploitation, and robs elderly victims of their dignity and security. […]
In nursing homes, between 8% to 28% of elderly individuals experience bed sores. This is a major concern for elderly care since bed sores can become dangerous and even life-threatening if not properly treated. Bed sores are extremely painful and uncomfortable, and elderly individuals may find it difficult to move or communicate their discomfort. This […]
Did you know that one in 10 Americans aged 60 and older has experienced some form of elder abuse? This is a staggering and disturbing number, but it’s an important statistic to know in order to face this particular issue accordingly. With elder abuse being so commonplace, it’s valuable to know how to prevent it and how […]
Nursing home abuse can happen in a variety of ways. While physical abuse might be the most obvious and clearly visible form of abuse, emotional or psychological abuse is equally rampant in nursing homes. Emotional abuse in a nursing home can be perpetrated by the caregiver, volunteer or any other staff working at the facility. The abuse […]
The physical abuse of elderly people gets a lot of attention, and rightly so, in the media. However, abuse can take many forms, each as harmful as the next. Psychological abuse, in general, is a huge risk to those residing in a nursing home. However, gaslighting can make elderly people question their very sanity. What […]
If you’re worried about elder abuse in a nursing home abuse, you’re probably looking for physical signs. You want to make sure that you notice any bruises or cuts that are unexplained. You are hoping to protect your elderly loved one from harm, knowing they may not be able to do so on their own. […]
In 2020, Georgia state lawmakers implemented a number of reforms in response to reports of elder neglect and abuse at facilities across the state, including some of the pricier, private ones. A number of these cases were brought to light in a series in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Now a Gwinnett County jury has weighed in […]
When you place your parent in a nursing home, you entrust them to the care of the staff in that home. It is not a decision you will make lightly, but often, due to the complexity of caring for aging parents, it is your only choice. Unfortunately, some nursing homes fail to repay the trust […]
Having parents or an elderly relative with declining health may require them to live in a Georgia nursing home. Checking on them periodically to ensure that they are being treated right is essential, especially with the lack of thorough inspections in these facilities over the past year. Nursing homes must meet specific federal guidelines and […]
A common type of abuse in a nursing home is physical. This involves leaving restraints on patients for too long or neglecting the patient long enough for physical issues to arise. Another type of abuse in Georgia nursing homes that you might not be as familiar with is emotional abuse. If you have a family […]