When people hear the word “abuse,” they often think of physical abuse, such as hitting, punching, and kicking. But abuse does not have to be physical in nature to be considered abuse that results in harm. In fact, many experts agree that domestic violence and child abuse can ...
Read MoreThese days, older adults are living longer than ever before. Because of this, more (and more) families are dealing with issues related to advanced age ...
View MoreWith advances in healthcare, American adults are living longer than ever before. As a result, families are dealing with advanced-age issues that can ...
View MoreYou may wonder about the causes of nursing home abuse , and if you have a loved one who is in a nursing home or if you’re considering placing him or ...
View MoreYou are probably very aware of child abuse. Children are vulnerable to abuse because of their size, their cognitive development, and their physical, ...
View MoreYou may not think your elderly loved one is being abused if he or she is not being physically injured. But emotional abuse is in the nursing home ...
View MoreAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world’s older population has grown at an unprecedented rate. As of 2016, 8.5 percent of the ...
View MoreWith Americans living longer than ever before, we’re dealing with age-related issues, such as chronic health conditions, cognitive impairments, mental ...
View MoreWhat is elder abuse? Much like spousal abuse or child abuse, it can be physical, sexual or psychological, but it can also involve neglect and ...
View MoreSome families struggle with the notion of placing their loved one in a nursing home facility, but in many cases making such a move is for the best, or ...
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