The Other “Talk”: Adults Evade Long-Term Care Talks with Aging Parents, Says Survey
Long-term care is an uncomfortable topic – and a recent survey confirms the extent to which we avoid those conversations with elderly parents.
The survey probes into the emotional ...
Double Whammy: Nursing Home Settles Civil Suit for $28 Million; Pleads Guilty to Covering Up Wrongful Death
Last month, an eye-popping settlement was reached as a Long Island nursing home ended a civil fraud lawsuit.
Additionally, the corporation that operates the nursing home pleaded guilty ...
Stranger Danger: Federal Bill Would Create Elder Abuse Predator List
Most people are aware of the Sex Offender Registry — a publicly-available list of convicted sex offenders.
What if there was a similar list for people who’ve been convicted ...
Upcharging Abuse: Federal Bill Would Increase Penalties On Swindlers of Elderly
By some estimates, financial abuse costs elderly Americans $37 billion each year.
But swindlers could soon face stricter punishment for defrauding the elderly.
A recent bill in the ...
Nursing Homes vs. Home Health in Alabama: Comparing Costs and Outcomes
Most elderly people prefer to remain in their home rather than live in nursing homes. But which setting leads to better outcomes? And how do the costs compare?
A study published in ...
Old MacDonald Has A Problem: Farmers Among Most Vulnerable to Elder Abuse
Elder financial abuse is a growing epidemic in the United States, and some populations are more vulnerable than you might expect.
One such population: farmers, who are typically older ...
Asia’s Aging Population Puts Pressure On Governments and Economies
As Asia’s aging population moves out of the workforce and into retirement, the continent’s governments are scrambling to develop policies to address the ensuing economic pressures.
More ...
The Walls Have Eyes: Minnesota Group Studies CCTV Cameras in Nursing Homes
In Minnesota, a newly-formed group is trying to determine if video cameras can help prevent elder abuse in long-term care settings.
The group includes elected officials, legal experts ...
I Can See Clearly Now: Alabama Rule Increases Transparency On Nursing Home Deficiencies
The cloudy deficiency histories of troubled Alabama nursing homes just became much clearer.
The Alabama State Department of Public Health passed a new rule last month that mandates ...
Group Therapy: Australia Asks Victims of Elder Abuse to Share Their Stories Amid Push for Justice
Australia has launched a national inquiry requesting that elderly people who’ve faced abuse share their stories to raise awareness of elder abuse amid a campaign to investigate and ...