After the story that ten (10) frail, elderly residents died in a nursing home in Hollywood Hills, Florida following Hurricane Irma made national news, professionals who work with elders and family members or friends with a loved one in a facility were forced to...
The number of elders in the United States is growing every year. Ten thousand people turn 65 each day. One in seven Americans or 14.5% of the population in 2014 was 65 years of age or older. This is a 28% increase since 2004. Over one-third (36%) of Americans over...
Elder abuse is the broad term used to identify any mistreatment or maltreatment of an elderly person. Generally, elder abuse is an act or failure to act that causes harm, serious risk of harm, or financial loss to an elder. It can include physical, sexual, mental,...
Many families have a loved one that resides in a long-term care facility such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility. When a loved one resides in a long term care facility, family members should visit often and unannounced. When visiting, family members...
Elder exploitation is a growing problem in the United States. Our population is aging and, as a group, those over age 65 control about one-third of the wealth in the United States. This wealth is concentrated in a group that also disproportionately suffers from health...
