World Elder Abuse Day: These Statistics Will Shock You Typically, adults become physically frail and develop health issues as they age. As a result, many elders find it difficult to care for themselves alone, seeking assistance from family members or caretakers. Because of this, many elders are unfortunately at risk of abuse when under someone else’s care. As World Elder Abuse Day approaches, it […]

Confronting your parent about nursing home abuse You’ve recently entrusted the total care of your parent to a nursing home. You still call and visit as much as possible. But you’re under the impression — as you should be — that you don’t need to make sure your elderly parents receive both basic needs and respect. The devastating reality is millions of […]

Risk factors that put some seniors at increased risk of abuse Making the decision to place an elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home or medical facility is not easy. Family members often spend a lot of time researching options and figuring how to pay for accommodations, and they want to feel confident that their loved ones are in a place where they […]

Is your loved one at risk in a Texas nursing home? When your parent moved into a nursing home assisted living facility, you both likely experienced a big period of adjustment. You may have been quite used to stopping by his or her house for a visit after work. In fact, you might have grown up in that house and experienced a roller coaster of emotions […]

Elders deserve better than they receive in some nursing homes Placing an elderly loved one into a nursing home can cause family members a considerable amount of trepidation. News stories and rumors regarding the abuse that occurs in nursing homes make it difficult for you and your family to know which facility to trust. Though there is some truth to the old saying that you […]

Is your loved one a victim of elder abuse? When your Texas family places a loved one in a nursing home or residential care facility, it is with the expectation that he or she will receive adequate care and treatment. Unfortunately, some facilities and care providers violate this trust, and your loved one may be the victim of one or more types of elder […]