Families often fear that reporting neglect or abuse could put a loved one at risk of removal from a facility. Residents may remain silent about
Each year, more than 14 million adults aged 65 and older—roughly one in four—report a fall, and about 3 million are treated in emergency departments
When home is no longer safe for an aging family member, decisions don’t hit all at once. Where will they go? Who will care for
Families rely on nursing homes to provide safe supervision, appropriate medical oversight, and consistent daily care. When unexplained injuries appear, a resident’s condition declines without
When a nursing home fails to protect a vulnerable resident, families deserve answers—not excuses. In 2026, California is strengthening its elder abuse laws to make
Residents with complex medical needs depend on specialized high-acuity care to survive. When nursing homes or sub-acute facilities fail to provide that care correctly, the
Nursing home residents do not give up their rights when they enter a skilled nursing facility. Federal and state laws establish clear protections to preserve
Elder abuse and neglect are devastating problems for older adults and the families who trust facilities to care for them. Hundreds of thousands of California
When families place an elderly loved one in a nursing home, assisted living community, or under the care of a professional caregiver, they expect safety
