June is widely known as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. But here at Senior Safe & Sound, it’s always time for awareness, recognition and prevention of harm against our older, more vulnerable loved ones. As President Joe Biden said for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, “All of us have a role to play

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Justice shows that at least 10% of older adults age 65 and older will experience some form of elder abuse in a given year. Unfortunately, some of these victims simultaneously experience more than one type of abuse: physical, financial, sexual, psychological and neglect. Not only does elder

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 scams is to identify the people in your life whom you trust most regarding your personal or financial matters. While

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 forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial or verbal abuse targeting someone over the age of 65. Patients in care centers

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, resulting in a situation where the person is very different than they were in the past. Unfortunately, Alzheimer's abuse cases

“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 concern everywhere. How is the spread of Omicron affecting families, especially those with loved ones in nursing homes? Across the

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 pandemic has had a far greater impact on older adults because of the isolation and lack of family involvement in

Whether you’re trying to choose a nursing home for a family member or already have a loved one living in one, it’s critical to ensure that the place is proactive about monitoring and preventing abuse. Unfortunately, many types of abuse can occur in these environments, including emotional, physical, financial, sexual and neglect. Families hope that

Nursing homes should be places of support and safety, serving the needs of residents who require lifestyle assistance. When a family chooses a nursing home for a loved one, careful consideration is paid to location, quality care, and other factors. The nursing home staff is a critical component, given that this is where the potential

Older adults are often at risk for various types of elder abuse. This can include physical, emotional, mental, sexual, and financial abuse. Unfortunately, these seniors can’t always protect themselves from the perpetrators. You can help by monitoring the situation and reporting any unusual activity when appropriate. It can be shocking to discover an incident of