Nursing Home Abuse

5 Nursing Home Discharge Facts You Need to Know

5 Nursing Home Discharge Facts You Need to Know

Navigating nursing home policies can be a confusing and stressful job. Unfortunately, some nursing homes and care facilities realize this and take advantage. It is important to not only know your rights as a nursing home resident, but also understand nursing home policies and laws. For example, when it comes to discharging residents from the […]

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Fractures and Falls: What You Need to Know

Fractures and Falls: What You Need to Know

According to the CDC, there are roughly 36 million falls among older adults every year. In 2020, those falls resulted in 36,000 deaths. These shocking numbers over the years have led to a number of programs, awareness, advocacy, and research that will hopefully decrease those numbers significantly. Here’s what you need to know about fractures

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3 Groups Responsible for Investigating and Prosecuting Abuse

3 Groups Responsible for Investigating and Prosecuting Abuse

In addition to the Attorney General, our police, and Adult Protective Services, there are a few other agencies and groups that assist in prosecuting elder abuse. In California, there are specifically three groups that focus on and help with nursing home abuse cases. While they may work with other cases in addition to elder abuse,

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3 Tips for Preventing Financial Abuse

3 Tips for Preventing Financial Abuse

Few things cause more anxiety than finances. Everyone, from all age groups and backgrounds, experiences anxiety and uncertainty when it comes to financial decisions and welfare. In fact, according to a Bankrate article, “52 percent of U.S. adults said money has a negative impact on their mental health, including causing stress.” And this doesn’t necessarily

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