As of July 2022, there were more than 15,300 certified nursing homes in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while pre-pandemic studies estimate ...

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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is encouraging residents to check on elderly neighbors, friends, and ...

The slight tremor in your grandmother’s hand when a particular caregiver enters the room. The curious timing of new estate planning documents. The recurring urinary tract infections that never quite ...

Old Colony Elder Services is hosting two marches in June to raise awareness about the silent issue of elder abuse.

Elder abuse is any action — or lack of appropriate action — occurring in a relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person, according to the World ...

More than 2 million Americans live in long-term care — a nursing home, assisted living or other residential care facility. Many of us may pay regular visits to a family member, friend, or neighbor, ...

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Disclaimer: The contents of the video above could be disturbing for viewers. Salt Lake City, UT. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - As our society ages, so too does the prevalence of a disturbing trend: elder abuse ...

The May 29 event serves to remind the public about the importance of keeping vulnerable seniors safe from abuse and neglect.

The owner of a San Diego residential care facility who is facing elder abuse charges for the alleged neglect of senior citizens staying at her facility was in court on Wednesday. Maria Erolina Delgado ...

The "big, beautiful bill" cuts Medicaid funding, impacting Kentucky's vulnerable citizens, especially nursing home residents. These cuts threaten Kentucky's healthcare system, potentially leading to ...