Blog: Elder Abuse

Around the world each year, more than 15 percent of seniors suffer some type of abuse. And, seniors residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities suffer abuse at an even higher rate. Can you spot the signs of elder abuse? Would you know if an aging loved one had suffered abuse? To develop an …

Many families agonize over the decision to put a loved one into a nursing home or other type of long-term care facility. When they finally commit, they expect their family member to receive exceptional care and be treated with dignity and respect. Florida has the largest population of elders in the nation, and is home …

Nationally, elder abuse is a growing problem, one that experts believe is widely underreported. According to a recent study, one out of every 13 elders is the victim of abuse. No one wants to see an elder they love suffer from abuse, but unfortunately, elder abuse occurs throughout the country. Despite all of the red …

A recent study revealed that the mortality rate from falls experienced by people over the age of 75 more than doubled during a recent six year period. During that time, the death rate from falls in that age group increased from 52 per 100,000 people to 111 per 100,000 people. The health scientist at the …