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Abusive Caregivers No one should be abused - physically or verbally - by anyone, including family members or care-givers. Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure in their own home.
CDC: Elder Abuse Defined Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. (An older adult is defined as someone age 60 or older.)
Elder Abuse and Neglect Each year hundred of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited by family memebers and others. Many victims are people who are older, frail, and vulnerable and cannot help themselves and depend on others to meet their most basic needs.
Long-Term Care Ombudsmen - What are they? Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities
NELF: Certifying Attorneys in Elder Law Good informative site on the facets of elder law and rights.
NIA: An Overview of Elder Abuse Abuse can happen to anyone—no matter the person's age, sex, race, religion, or ethnic or cultural background. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This is called elder abuse.
Nursing Home Abuse and the Role of the Ombudsman Ombudsmen are a pinnacle element in the battle against elder abuse and the promotion of seniors advocacy. Third-party intervention helps to protect seniors’ rights, stop and prevent neglect and abuse, and hold caregivers to higher standards of elder care accountability.
Recognizing Elder Abuse And Knowing Your Rights It is a source of information and assistance on elder abuse.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024