In recent decades, the media has exposed a crime that is often overlooked – abuse against the elderly. Often times the violation comes from a caregiver or a relative. Extensive research has shown adults 65 and older will often experience violence or neglect that was brought on by a caregiver or ... [Continue Reading]
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How Can I Tell If My Loved One is Being Neglected or Abused?
CHICAGO, IL – Abuse and neglect in nursing homes remains under-reported in the United States according to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Service’s Office. Many nursing homes frequently fail to report abuse to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), or to local ... [Continue Reading]