CNN reports that nursing home abuse is a serious problem across the country, but most families don’t realize just how common it is. Nursing home residents are more vulnerable than the general population, and caregivers often take advantage of that vulnerability through abuse, negligence, or financial exploitation.
A few months ago, a Chicago-based panel hosted by Justice Anne Burke discussed sexual harassment in the workplace. Stories range from severely aggressive encounters to the less obvious. For example, one woman explains how a man in a position of authority kissed her despite her obvious attempts to push him away. A national study quoted […]
It is natural to feel nervous about enrolling a loved one in a long-term care facility. Recent studies show that nursing home abuse is alarmingly common in the United States. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, there is no way to know for sure just how prevalent elder abuse is, but researchers estimate […]
Caring for an aging loved one can be a full-time job, and even the most devoted children may not be able to commit the time it takes to provide sufficient care and attention. If you are in this situation, you may be considering the benefits of finding a high-quality nursing home for your relative; however, […]
Camps for kids are supposed to be fun. Your child is supposed to create wonderful memories there. However, inappropriate conduct by counselors and staff can taint their memories. What can you do if you suspect sexual abuse? Watch the video to learn more. Unfortunately, the sexual abuse of minors is a big issue. […]
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination. In the workplace, it is illegal under Title VII law. So, how do you define it and what does it look like? Watch the video to learn more. There are both federal and state laws the protect individuals from workplace sexual harassment. Title VII is the federal […]
Chronic stress is incredibly detrimental to your overall health, and it can have a negative effect on every organ system in the body. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, researchers have already found a link between stress and diseases like heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and certain kinds of cancer. Now, they have started […]
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, chances are that they have fallen at least once. The scary part is that sometimes serious injuries can’t be sustained. Nursing homes do not always react to falls and injuries as they should. Studies have shown that 50% of nursing home residents have […]
If you have a loved one who is in a nursing home, then you expect that they will be provided with the best of care. What happens when someone abuses your loved one or neglects them? Who do you sue for nursing home abuse, and how do you do it? Elder abuse unfortunately happens […]
Abusing nursing home residents is deplorable, and altering medical records to hide the effects of the negligence is downright immoral. That is what the staff at an Illinois nursing home has allegedly been doing, though, but two ex-employees refuse to let it continue.
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