It is a family’s worst nightmare: an elderly family member is placed into a nursing home or other care situation and suddenly shows signs of neglect or abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and negligence in Tamarac and other Florida communities is a very real concern and many families struggle each…
Elder abuse and nursing home negligence is every Miramar family’s nightmare. Yet, elder abuse and neglect in Miramar occurs every year and families often struggle to bring about changes to the system while trying to keep their family members safe. If you need to report nursing home abuse and negligence…
According to advocacy group Families for Better Care, 140 nursing homes and assisted living facilities are on Florida’s “watch list” for violating state standards or not correcting violations quickly. In fact, one in five facilities in the state are on the list. Twelve of the facilities have been on the…
Families across Deerfield Beach and across Florida rely on nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in order to help them take care of elderly loved ones who can no longer take care of themselves. While many facilities do their best to provide safe, supportive environments, Deerfield Beach elder abuse as well…
South Miami elder abuse is a serious problem for anyone who has an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility. While these facilities are designed to help provide safe supportive environments for elderly residents who can no longer care for themselves, instances of South Miami nursing…
The holidays can be a difficult time for the elderly, especially for those who are in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. For residents in these facilities, the holidays can be a lonely time, especially if friends and family do not visit. However, they can also be a vulnerable time…
Carers who cater to the elderly can include friends and family who take care of the elderly as well as professional staff at nursing homes and car facilities. Carers are on the front lines, offering support for the elderly and providing a range of services, from driving the elderly to…
Many people are aware of the risk of Miami nursing home abuse and negligence when they place a loved one in a nursing home, but a recent scandal suggests that all residents of assisted living facilities may be at risk – even those who are young but are placed in…
There are over 160 000 Florida residents in long-term care facilities as of 2011, and that number is expected to increase as the population ages. Since Florida has a high number of seniors, it is not surprising that there many nursing home and care facility residents. What is surprising, however,…
If you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home or care facility, the summer poses some unique challenges. Elderly loved ones can be especially susceptible to heat stroke, dehydration, and other common summer ailments. It is important to visit loved ones in the summer and look for problems…