According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused and neglected each year. Elder abuse is the knowing, intentional, or negligent action by a caregiver or any other person in a trust relationship with the elder that causes harm or creates […]

With the release of its latest report, the Department of Health and Human Services has listed nursing home oversight as one of its top priorities. Increasing accounts of rampant fraud, abuse, and neglect continue to plague the industry and harm the residents within nursing home facilities. Oversight Needed HHS’s Office […]

Abuse of the elderly is a growing problem throughout the country.  This is especially problematic as our aging population grows and more families make use of long-term care and nursing home facilities.  It is important that you and your elderly family members know the risks and the tools you have […]