Types and Prevalence of Elder Abuse There are many different forms of elder abuse including physical abuse, psychological/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and neglect. Many studies have found that 10 percent of all people over the age of 65 experience some form of abuse. The rates in which this happens is usually higher in […]
Is Elder Abuse Getting Worse in the United States?
Is Elder Abuse Getting Worse in the United States? Nursing home abuse refers to any action or inaction by a caretaker or staff member that causes harm or endangers the health, safety, or well-being of a nursing home resident. It is a serious issue that affects a significant number of elderly individuals in the U.S., […]
COVID-19 at Long-Term Health Facilities
COVID-19 at Long-Term Health Facilities Elderly people are at higher risk for COVID-19, as are people with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, respiratory illness, heart disease, and kidney disease. Both the elderly and the chronically ill are heavily represented among the nation’s 1.3 million nursing home residents. Thirty-five percent of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 […]
What is Medical Negligence?
What is Medical Negligence? In the U.S., medical negligence is the third leading cause of death, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association. When a patient is injured because of neglect or substandard care by a medical professional, they might have legitimate grounds to sue for medical negligence. What is considered medical […]
The Ever Growing Need for Nursing Home Regulation
The Ever Growing Need for Nursing Home Regulation Demographically speaking, the United States has never been older and soon enough, there is going to be an even larger population of older Americans in the country. By the end of 2058, the number of people over the age of 65 is going to almost double from […]
Elder Abuse Awareness Month
June was Elder Abuse Awareness Month. While most people think that elder abuse solely involves physically hurting an older adult, there are many ways in which an elder adult can be abused. Here are the different types of abuse someone over the age of 60 can face: Physical Abuse– Use of physical force that causes […]
Low Conviction Rates for Nursing Home Abuse in Pennsylvania Sparks Change in Legislation
Low Conviction Rates for Nursing Home Abuse in Pennsylvania Sparks Change in Legislation According to a recent investigative series by the Reading Eagle, Pennsylvania has the fewest number of convictions in the nation when it comes to abuse and neglect for patient-related care. Investigators found that the state is much more likely to pursue cases of […]
Legislative Changes Affect Claims, Arbitration for Victims of Elder Abuse
Legislative Changes Affect Claims, Arbitration for Victims of Elder Abuse As the elderly population continues to rise in the United States, the need for home care positions and facilities continues to be in high demand. Unfortunately, the staff to patient ratio is on the decline, resulting in a lack of care and neglect in some […]
New Law Proposed to Protect Nursing Home Residents
New Law Proposed to Protect Nursing Home Residents After the death of a nursing home resident last year in Erie County, a new law has been proposed in hopes to insure the safety and health of nursing home residents and prevent injury and death across the country. “Ruthie’s Law,” is named in honor victim Ruth […]
Elder Abuse: A Growing Problem in the United States?
Elder Abuse: A Growing Problem in the United States? A study done by the Special Investigations Division of the House Government Reform Committee reported that the percentage of nursing homes cited for violations has increased every year since 1996. A startling 30% of nursing homes were cited for nearly 9,000 instances of abuse over only […]