Elder abuse is a substantial public health problem, threatening the health and human rights of millions of older adults all over the world. In the…
Category: Nursing Home Abuse
Breaking: CNN Report Cites Violent Sexual Abuse Cases in Over 1,000 Nursing Homes, Many More Remaining Hidden
As most people who have searched or are searching for long-term care for their elders are aware, finding an appropriate facility is no easy task.…
Abuse in Nursing Homes: What Could New Regulations Mean for Patients’ Futures?
Neglect and abuse in America’s long-term care facilities is a problem that’s gone too far. Today, 1 out of 3 nursing facilities are home to…
How Is America Allowing Its Vulnerable Elders to Be Abused at Such an Alarming Rate?
Did you know that, in the United States today, approximately 1 out of every 10 older adults will suffer from some form of elder abuse?…
North American Healthcare Inc. to Pay $30 Million for Defrauding Medicare
In the words of North American Health Care Inc. (NAHC) — a for-profit company that runs 35 nursing homes — “Caring is our main concern!”…
Nursing Homes Are Being Devastated by Medicare Cuts and Poor Staffing
There are about 1.6 million Americans living inside of roughly 15,000 nursing homes across the United States. Yes, these are big numbers, but surprisingly, they’re…
The 5 Common Traits of Terrible Nursing Homes
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions for a family to make. This choice can be even…
92-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident Murdered by Her Roommate – Nursing Home Looks Other Way
Deciding whether to move a loved one into a nursing home is one of the toughest decisions that a person may face in a lifetime.…
Poor Nursing Home Regulations Are Killing the Elderly
About 40,000 people in Massachusetts live in and rely on nursing homes. The Bay State has roughly 400 such facilities, and at each nursing home…
