San Francisco California Elder Abuse Law Blog
Nursing home staffing problems may cause neglect
A nursing home should be a place where your elderly loved one can receive proper care. However, in the event a nursing home is not helping your relative to dress, go to the bathroom, or neglects to provide regular medication for your loved one, it is possible the home...
How elder neglect differs from abuse
Most people today have heard references to elder abuse and neglect, but they may not always understand the difference between the two. Both can cause serious harm, including death, to an elderly person yet they are unique in their characteristics. Anyone with an older...
Do you know the risk factors for elder financial abuse?
While you may be familiar with what elder financial abuse is, are you equally familiar with the risk factors associated with this form of abuse? Educating yourself could prove instrumental in protecting an elderly loved one. Forbes explores the issue, to help you know...
Why nursing home neglect should concern you as much as abuse
There is a reason the courts often lump “abuse” and “neglect” into the same categories. Though neglect may not be as violent as direct abuse, the consequences are often just as dangerous. When neglect involves an elderly loved one who lives in a California nursing...
Nursing home abuse signs might be overlooked
Elderly individuals should be able to count on their caregivers to do what's best for them. It isn't always easy to care for these individuals; however, there isn't any excuse for being negligent with the care provided or to abuse these senior citizens. When improper...
Does abuse in nursing homes really happen that often?
If you are asking this question, there is a good chance it's because you have a loved one in a nursing home or you are looking for one for a loved one. The last thing you want to know is whether nursing home abuse is that prevalent because you don't want to think of...
Malnutrition: A serious problem for some nursing home residents
Elderly individuals who are in a nursing home often require special care assistance. When the duties of the nursing home staff members are neglected, the residents are the ones who can face significant issues. One problem that can come up is malnutrition.Understanding...
Emotional abuse of nursing home residents is atrocious
Abuse of elderly individuals shouldn't ever happen. They have lived long lives and deserve to be able to enjoy their final years in peace, especially if they have moved into a long-term care facility. The staff members at these homes should be ready to do what they...
Financial abuse is often at the hands of trusted individuals
Elderly individuals are sometimes thought to have an abundance of assets, including money in the bank. This misconception often causes individuals to try to take advantage of them, especially when the senior citizen isn't as mentally sharp as what they were in their...
Nursing home negligence leads to resident harm
Long-term care facilities have a duty to take care of the residents who live there. Each person in the facility will likely have different needs, and it is up to the staff to ensure those are met. There are some points that must take priority. These are all safety...
