Link to another Blog!

In my search I came across a link to a blog about nursing home abuse in California. It’s published by lawyers to famaliarize citizens of procedures and rights. It’s pretty interesting, even for those of us who don’t live in California.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

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Something to Think About….

What would you if you witnessed elder abuse?

Please read this story. It’s an older story but still worth the time it takes to read it. I would love to have feedback on what everyone thinks of it.

http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/Story?id=2687691&page=1

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Elder Abuse and Neglect Overview

Sadly, many older adults are abused, neglected, and exploited everyday in this country. This abuse occurs in multiple forms: physical abuse such as shoving or hitting, emotional abuse such as intimidating through yelling and threats or a non-verbal form such as ignoring the elder, neglect such as failure to meet the elder’s medical needs, and exploiting the elder by using their money without their knowledge or consent. Another type of abuse the elderly faces that many people don’t think of is sexual abuse.

For further details on the types, signs, risk factors, and prevention of elder abuse visit this website: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

If someone you know is being abused or even if you just suspect neglect or abuse there is a hotline to call. The hotline is ran by The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and they serve as a valuable resource and advocate for many elderly persons. The hotline number is 1-800-677-1116. To learn more about the NCEA you can visit their website at: http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/ncearoot/Main_Site/index.aspx

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