Dehydration in seniors is a common and dangerous problem. It’s estimated that 40% of older adults are chronically under-hydrated which increases the risk of falls, Read more
Category: Elder Abuse & Neglect
Nursing Home Falls – Alarmingly Common & a Sign of Neglect | Are Nursing Homes Liable for Falls?
Has a loved one suffered a serious fall in a nursing home? Sadly, nursing home falls are incredibly common with up to 75% of residents Read more
Your Guide to Understanding 6 Types of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
It’s estimated that 10% of older adults suffer some type of abuse or neglect at some point. Sadly, nursing home abuse is even more common. Read more
Understaffing in Nursing Homes – A Common Cause of California Nursing Home Neglect
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is difficult and usually made when a family cannot afford in-home care and their Read more
Are Bedsores a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect?
Pressure ulcers go by many names including pressure sores, bedsores, decubitus ulcers, and pressure injuries. The elderly are at a high risk of developing these Read more
COVID-19 Immunity Laws Lead to Exemption for Nursing Home Neglect
Lisa Howze and her three sisters have filed a lawsuit against Treyburn Rehabilitation Center of North Carolina after the death of their mother, Palestine Howze, Read more
The Elder Abuse and Dependent Civil Protection Act in California
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that one out of 10 people over the age of 60 years old has experienced some form of Read more
Homeless Man Arrested For Sexual Assault on 70-Year Old Elderly Woman at Las Villas De Carlsbad Assisted Living Home Facility
Arrest Made in Sexual Assult of 70-Year Old Woman at Las Villas De Carlsbad Assisted Living According to NBC News in San Diego, (Jackie Crea Read more
Abuse of Disabled Adults | Data & Statistics, How to Recognize & Report | Berman & Riedel, LLP
An estimated 12% of Americans have some form of disability and about 94% of those individuals are adults over the age of 18. And unfortunately, Read more
How to Recognize and Report Elder Abuse in California | (2022) Guide, Tips, Info
For seniors over the age of 65 in California, abuse and neglect are serious and highly prevalent issues. It’s estimated that one in six seniors Read more
