The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 500,000 older Americans are abused or neglected each year. Knowing how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse is crucial to protecting your loved ones. Types of Elder Abuse While you may think of elder abuse as physical abuse, […]
What to Do if You Suspect Power of Attorney Elder Abuse
There are many types of elder abuse, include abuse of power of attorney. In this article, we’ll examine what this type of abuse looks like and what you can do if you suspect that a loved one is experiencing it. What is Power of Attorney? Power of attorney provides an individual with the ability to […]
Caring is Essential: National Assisted Living Week
Tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the nation are celebrating National Assisted Living Week from September 13th-19th. This year’s theme is “Caring is Essential.” About National Assisted Living Week National Assisted Living Week celebrates the essential care provided in assisted living facilities. The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) created National Assisted Living […]
Nursing Home Abuse and COVID-19 Complications
The coronavirus pandemic has seriously impacted older Americans, from fears of infection to outbreaks in elder care facilities. Due to restrictions designed to help minimize the spread of the virus, facilities did not allow visitors for several weeks. For family members and friends who regularly visit their loved ones in nursing home, this was an […]
Elder Care: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Approximately 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. While Alzheimer’s disease is frequently associated with adults 65 years of age and older, there are thousands of others under the age of 65 who have early-onset Alzheimer’s. Since Alzheimer’s disease is so prevalent […]
