2011 Articles

Elder Abuse is a Widespread Problem

It is estimated that approximately 5 million of our nation’s elderly fall victim to abuse or exploitation. Unfortunately nursing homes and long –term assisted living facilities are a hot bed for ...
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Be Alert to Elder Abuse

As there are advances in medicine, our nation’s elderly population continues to grow. The elderly are someone’s mothers and fathers. They are ex-World War II veterans; they are retired doctors and ...
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Nursing Home Abuse: A Growing Problem

According to reports, nursing home abuse occurs in approximately 30% of facilities nationwide. However, even more alarming is the fact that nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect are grossly ...
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Three Workers Charged With Elder Abuse

In Sunnyvale, three workers were arrested on suspicion of elder abuse after one man allegedly yanked on an elderly man's genitalia and two other employees with knowledge of the incident, failed to ...
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Is Your Loved One Suffering Abuse?

Whenever a family finds that an elderly member of their family is unable to care for himself or herself or needs regular attention for medical or everyday needs, these loved ones often move into a ...
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About Nursing Home Abuse Cases

A nursing home is intended to be a place of refuge, care, comfort and relaxation for elderly individuals in need of care as they are unable to properly do so for themselves. Sadly, there are many ...
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