For many people in the United States, nursing homes are the best option to care for their aging relatives so that they have the support and care that they need. However, an unfortunate reality is that in many nursing homes around the country, the elder residents are...
The National Council on Aging reports that up to 5 million older Americans are abused every single year and impact almost one in 10 Americans over the age of 60. Even more concerning is the fact that researchers with the NCOA estimate only one out of every 24 cases is...
Middle-aged parents in Albuquerque are busy taking their children to school, activities all while holding down a full-time job. Many of these parents, though, find themselves a member of the “sandwich generation” where they are caring for aging parents while still...
Nursing home abuse cases are rising and may continue increasing due to the aging population. Several factors contribute to the likelihood of abuse or negligence in senior care facilities. Staffing problems can lead to nursing home abuse Providing a high level of care...
When people think of elder abuse, they may conjure up images of physical and verbal abuse within a nursing home. The unfortunate fact is that there is more than one type of elder abuse, and it's often very common among family members. That abuse involves the financial...
When someone close to you moves to a nursing home, it’s possible that you are relieved of taking them to doctor’s appointments, picking up groceries for them or helping with other household chores. You still call and visit them whenever possible. But this arrangement...
Choosing an assisted living program for a senior member of the family is never an easy decision. Seniors may find their health declining or lose motor function. It may become harder to perform everyday tasks and remember things like medications or meals. Designed to...
