As we age or face certain medical conditions, we may find ourselves immobilized or unable to move around independently. When this happens, we often rely on caretakers to help us...

Elder abuse is a problem that plagues millions of families. 2.4% of older adults reside in nursing homes, equating to 1.3 million elderly Americans. If we count those in assisted...

Elder abuse is a serious matter for which state and federal laws impose heavy punishment. It is punishable by law nationwide, and many states have special laws that enact harsher...

Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem affecting many seniors and their families in the United States. Unfortunately, addressing abuse cases in these facilities continues to be challenging for various...

Many patients in hospitals and 24/7 care facilities rely on their nurses and caregivers for the most basic of activities like sitting up, drinking, eating, standing to go to the...