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 […]
How to Report Elder Abuse
Older Americans can be vulnerable to elder abuse, especially when they are in the care of others. June 15th is World Elder Abuse Day, so let’s take a look at how to report elder abuse in Indiana. Who is an Endangered Adult? In the State of Indiana, an endangered adult is an individual who is […]
Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities provide safe and comfortable homes for millions of older Americans. However, due to an ever increasing demand, many of these facilities are overtaxed. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans ages 60 and over have suffered from some form of elder abuse. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, elder […]
