You might learn about the troubling issue of elder abuse in the US, but data reveals that the phenomenon is global in nature. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in six people aged 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in the past year. This…
The nursing home environment is often the most engaging and safest place for individuals who cannot live independently because of age-related medical conditions or dementia. Fortunately, there are many options available depending on the resident’s needs. The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) reports that there are 691 nursing homes licensed to operate…
When you trust a Miami nursing home to provide for the health and safety of residents, it is horrifying to find out that your loved one developed bedsores because of misconduct. Statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shed some light on the severity of the…
It is horrifying to learn that the assisted living facility that you carefully researched, paid, and trusted to care for an elderly loved one has shirked its legal obligations. Nursing homes have a duty to provide proper care, but statistics indicate that many fall short. Data from the US Centers…