According to the National Council on Aging, one out of every 10 older Americans has been subjected to some form of abuse. Because we want to protect our loved ones who are living in nursing homes, knowing the signs of abuse is important, so it can be reported and investigated. This is especially important since many cases of elder abuse are never reported. When family members know the signs to look for, they can be proactive in preventing these types of harm to their loved ones.
Nursing home abuse is a serious problem that often goes unreported to authorities. Family members may not even be aware that their loved ones are being abused or neglected in Pennsylvania nursing homes. Because nursing home abuse is widespread, there are several ways you can report abuse in a nursing home. Reporting Nursing Home Abuse… Read more »
Most families postpone placing a parent in a Pennsylvania nursing home for as long as possible. It is difficult to give your parents over to someone else for care and comfort. However, there are many situations in which nursing home care is better for a loved one than the care the loved one can receive… Read more »
Thousands of elderly and incapacitated adults are abused and neglected in nursing homes each year. Sadly, many cases of nursing home abuse go unreported because patients are unable to speak for themselves or signs of abuse and neglect go unnoticed by family members or friends. You can make a difference by filing a nursing home… Read more »
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) was recently awarded the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program Grant. The grant enables LECOM to develop a new program to provide a higher quality of care for the elderly. The program focuses on seniors who are uninsured, medically vulnerable, or isolated to improve… Read more »
PA State Attorney General Files Legal Charges Against Golden Living Center Nursing Home in MillCreek Several witnesses have come forward in response to the Attorney General’s recent filing of a lawsuit against Golden Living Center nursing home, located in Millcreek. The PA Department of Health has stated that Golden Living Center “failed to provide basic care” to… Read more »