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Understanding the Basics of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

Currently, more than 40 million people over the age of 65 live in the U.S. By 2030, senior citizens are going to make up over 20 percent of the country’s total population. With more people surpassing this milestone, the population in nursing homes is also growing. While many facilities treat their residents with respect and dignity, cases of nursing home neglect and abuse are still a serious problem that impacts those who live here. Consider these facts: Over 40 percent

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Nursing Home Abuse: Warning Signs Your Loved One is a Victim of Financial Exploitation

Financial exploitation is just a single example of nursing home abuse that happens to elderly individuals. According to the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), this problem is one that is seriously concerning. Consider the statistics about this type of nursing home abuse. Up to five percent of all Americans over the age of 60 experience some type of financial exploitation every year. Almost $3 billion was exploited from seniors in the U.S. in 2010. The Medicare and Medicate systems are

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How to Detect Financial Abuse in a Nursing Home

Financial abuse is often under-reported. This may be because those who suffer through this type of abuse are not always aware that they are being taken advantage of or cannot express their disapproval in a meaningful way. In fact, one source reports that there are over 500,000 elderly people who are victims of financial scams every year. Financial abuse of the elderly, including those in nursing homes, costs victims between $2.6 and $3 billion annually. Learn more about the facts

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How to Prevent Elder Abuse

In Florida, specific laws govern how patients should be treated while they stay in nursing homes. Florida law establishes very basic patient rights and implements standards that all nursing homes must follow. These laws are meant to protect those in nursing homes who may not be able to assert their own rights. If a nursing home fails to adhere to these regulations, then that can be cause for a nursing home abuse claim. An estimated 1,800 deaths occur every year

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How to Spot Nursing Home Abuse

It’s always difficult when families are required to put an elderly loved one into a nursing home. Not only is the decision itself difficult, but finding the right nursing home is also difficult. There are many features that homes have to offer, but the most important feature is finding a home that takes care of their patients thoroughly. Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Unfortunately, there are many cases where loved ones are abused or neglected under the care

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