A recent news story detailed the abuse of an elderly female dementia patient in a Florida assisted living center. This time, the two healthcare aides live-streamed their abuse of the helpless woman on Instagram. Sadly the emotional elder abuse inflicted was unconscionable. In this case though both … [Read more...]
Common Types Of Elder Abuse In Charleston, WV
It’s one of the worst types of harm—abuse of an elderly individual, whether by a family member, caregiver, or a trusted representative. Abuse and neglect at the hands of someone who should have been looking out for the elder’s best interests are one of the most odious crimes there is. Elder abuse is … [Read more...]
Signs And Symptoms To Watch For To Detect Nursing Home Abuse
Right now, there are about 1.5 million people living in nursing homes in the US. Most people believe that only people over the age of 65 live in nursing homes. In some cases, a nursing home may have all elderly residents, and about 5% of the over-65 population are in a home at any given … [Read more...]