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...
Elder abuse is a grossly under reported crime. It is estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse is reported. While many citizens and professionals are required to report abuse, many fail to do so, in part, because they do not fully understand their reporting...
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...
