Protect Against Elder Financial Scams with These 5 Tips
Unfortunately, seniors are a vulnerable community when it comes to money scams. Thieves seek out the elderly to ask for money in ways that will play to their emotions. If you are the caregiver of
Designate Trusted Contacts to Prevent Financial Abuse
As technology has become more prevalent in our daily lives, financial abuse against seniors has been become even easier. One way to enable your financial advisors and banks to protect you against cybercrime and financial
Are Women in Nursing Homes More Vulnerable to Abuse?
While all seniors are at risk of being a victim of elder abuse, recent reports show that women make up an estimated 65% or more of elder abuse victims. This abuse can happen in many
How to Recognize Signs of Abuse in a Person with Alzheimer’s
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it takes time for the family to learn what the "normal" behaviors and activities look like. In addition, this disease causes changes that develop over time,
Are Nursing Homes Safe During the Omicron Surge?
“Two weeks to flatten the curve” has turned into nearly two years of living with a worldwide pandemic. It’s common to see news reports about the latest COVID-19 variants, with Omicron being the most recent
Elder Abuse Has Increased During the Pandemic
Elder abuse has always been a concern, especially for families with loved ones in nursing homes and care facilities. So how has the risk of elder abuse been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Unfortunately, the