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How Do You Prove Nursing Home Negligence?
Choosing the right nursing home for our loved ones is a major ordeal. We expect that all nursing homes provide quality care for our beloved family members. And while many do, you’ll find that some nursing homes hold many violations against them for neglect and abuse....
6 Examples of Nursing Home Abuse
Often, vulnerable people are the target of abusers because they are easier to attack. In most cases, the abuser may find it easier to cover up and get away with their mistreatment. And when abusers are not identified and held accountable for their actions, they will...
The Most Surprising Elder Abuse Statistics in Nursing Homes
When abuse happens, it tends to be the most vulnerable among us who suffer. The elderly population is a prime example of a demographic that endures a substantial amount of abuse. For many years, elder abuse was not openly talked about and discussed--and even hidden...
Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Hotlines in Illinois
Any person can be a victim of abuse. Men, women, children, and seniors are all subject to these situations. But, some demographics have higher incidences of abuse including the elderly. Having the right resources at hand can be helpful when navigating these difficult...
The Elder Abuse Conference 2022 & What You Need to Know
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., The American Elder Abuse Conference 2022 (AEAC) was presented for seniors to learn more about financial fraud where the elderly population is often the target. Read on to learn more about what you may have...
How Do I File a Complaint Against a Nursing Home in Illinois?
Elder abuse in Illinois is a real problem that happens with more frequency than many people think. At The Law Offices of David H. Brinton, LLC, one of the most commonly asked questions we hear is, “How do I file a complaint against a nursing home in Illinois?” Read on...
How to Report Elder Abuse in Illinois
What is elder abuse? At The Law Offices of David H. Brinton, LLC, we define it as when individuals aged 60 or older are exploited or abused. Elder abuse in Illinois is unlawful and can be emotional, psychological, or physical abuse; mistreatment, neglect, or financial...
What Is Elder Abuse?
Anyone can suffer from tragic abuse, men, women, children, animals, and the elderly. While abuse is reprehensible in any situation, when the most vulnerable among us are taken advantage of and harmed, it is particularly atrocious, not to mention, unlawful. As we age,...
Elder abuse
Original Article: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/elder-abuse Key facts Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year.Rates of elder abuse are high in institutions such as nursing...
Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home
Original Post: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place-growing-older-homeThe stairs are getting so hard to climb."Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner."I've lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home. These are common issues for...