Tips If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
TIPS IF YOU SUSPECT NURSING HOME ABUSE & NEGLECT As the population of the United States ages, more and more people find themselves turning to nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide care for their aging loved ones. Residents of these types of facilities are often vulnerable in that they are elderly, frail, and often have cognitive problems associated with age or illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Contributing to the potential for abuse is that