Elderly Alzheimer’s Patient Abused before Death
Two months before his death, an elderly Alzheimer’s patient was abused by the nursing home his family trusted to keep him safe. Due to the extent of his wounds, the man died. His family is devastated. Now, they want justice. About Elder Physical Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of an elder is more common than most people
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Nurse Steals Elderly Pain Meds
The Florida Department of Health revoked the license of a Jacksonville nurse after investigators discovered she was swapping pain medication for saline. This left many elderly patients without crucial pain relief, and families are furious. About Elder Neglect All types of caregivers commit elder neglect. There are many different types of abuse including failing to
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Nursing Home Admin Arrested For Elder Sexual Abuse
Police have made a second arrested in connection with an ongoing sexual abuse investigation at a Kansas nursing home. The nursing center administrator faces seven counts of failure to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation of an adult. This is the second arrest in an ongoing investigation into the facility. About Elder Sexual Abuse Elder sexual
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How To Protect Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse
It is absolutely horrifying to read about beloved family members being physically abused, raped or neglected. Millions of Americans have loved ones in long-term care facilities. So, many find themselves wondering how they can protect those they love from facing a similar fate. Especially since it is so common. CNN found the federal government has
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Florida Nursing Homes Aren't Being Penalized For Abuse
Independent investigators into Florida nursing homes have found that 32 out of 43 cases they looked into had no recourse for found elderly abuse. The reports discovered staff neglect that caused or contributed to the abuse, injury or death of residents. However, Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) did nothing to prevent future abuse.
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Loved Ones with Cognitive Delays at Highest Risk for Elderly Sexual Abuse
Each week news cycles publish more stories of sexual abuse in nursing homes. Plus last year, National Public Radio and the U.S. Department of Justice revealed those at the greatest risk for abuse. These agencies also warned that people with cognitive disabilities were seven times more likely to be victims of elderly sexual abuse. About
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse Cover-up
A daughter is outraged to learn that nursing home abuse happened to her mother. Plus, the facility covered it up by lying and saying her mother had a seizure. Now, the daughter is fighting back against the nursing home to protect her mom. About Elder Physical Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of an elder is more
Read MoreFlorida Caretaker Abuses Alzheimer's Patient
An Alzheimer’s patient’s family have accused a Florida caretaker of abuse at the Royal Palm Retirement Center in Port Charlotte. The facility never reported the injury until the patient’s family had to file a police report. About Elder Physical Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of an elder is more common than most people would think as
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Widower Says Wife's Death Was from Nursing Home Neglect
A widower is suing a West Virginia nursing home facility after the man insists that the Fayette Nursing Home Rehabilitation Center abused and neglected his wife. Also, this nursing home neglect then led to the death of his beloved spouse. About Elder Physical Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of an elder is more common than most
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Florida Nursing Home Ignoring Elderly Abuse
A new report details that Inspired Living at Sun City Center in Tampa Bay, Florida can no longer take new residents after investigators discovered that caretakers allegedly haven’t done enough to stop elderly abuse among current residents. About Elder Abuse Unfortunately, physical abuse of an elder is more common than most people would think as well. Physical abuse
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