The application of the Elder Abuse Act against acute care facilities fits squarely under the existing case law, statutory language, and jury instructions. Indeed, the Elder […]

Physical Abuse Bed sores, also referred to as pressure ulcers or decubitis ulcers, are one of the strongest signs of neglect and are completely preventable. Typically, […]

Elder abuse in nursing homes is an unfortunate occurrence. This type of abuse encompasses the physical and mental abuse of individuals who reside in nursing home […]

Five Types of Elder Abuse – Only One in Five Reported Most reported nursing home abuse falls into the category of neglect, such as bed sores, […]

Elder abuse is defined as any form of mistreatment (resulting in injury or loss) against an elderly person. There are several types of elder abuse. Physical […]

A recent report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has found that nearly all nursing homes in the U.S. have received citations […]

The golden years for many seniors slip away under a dark shadow of financial and physical abuse, most often caused by the hands they trust most […]

Decubitus ulcers, often called “bed sores” or “pressure sores,” are a common ailment among individuals who are wheelchairs, nursing homes, or have extended bed rest for […]

Pressure ulcers, also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores, are skin ulcers that develop on areas of the body where the blood supply has been reduced […]

Shortly after his grandmother moved into a residential care home in Fair Oaks, Sean Suh installed a small camera beside her bed to make sure the […]