Tag Archives: Elder Law Victims
Nursing Home Abuse
The population of elderly Americans has been growing rapidly as the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age; indeed, the population of Americans in the 65 and older age bracket is expected to surpass 75 million by around 2031. With this growth in the demographic, the population of American nursing facilities has grown as well,… Read More »
Protect Your Senior Against Abuse and Neglect
Many senior Americans who live in assisted-living communities, nursing and retirement homes, may become victims of elder abuse instead of receiving the care they deserve. For this reason, many families worry that their senior parents and loved ones will not be safe away from the family home. If you have an elder family member… Read More »
Elder Abuse in Florida
Elder abuse, or mistreatment, results from intentional actions, or inactions, which harm the elderly person or which can create a serious risk for harm for the elderly person. The elderly are vulnerable to their caregivers whether they are a spouse, children, extended family or nursing home professionals. Nearly 10% of elderly in nursing homes… Read More »