Elderly abuse in nursing homes is an “invisible” problem, due to many patients’ failure to speak up about their experience. Some elderly patients struggle with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, making themselves more at risk of enduring harm that goes unnoticed. Physical forms of elderly physical abuse may include abrasions that resemble injuries from ropes or straps, scratches, […]
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Nursing Home Precautions
Many Florida residents have loved ones either living in a nursing home or looking for a nursing home within which to place their loved one. Choosing a nursing home can be a formidable task unless one knows what to look for in a suitable facility. Although the convenience of the nursing home with regard to […]