If you know an elder in an Assisted Living or Nursing Home you may need this information in your back pocket! It is against facility regulations to not honor the individual rights of an elder; dignity, privacy, respect, and choice, just to name a few. If you ever feel this is happening to someone you […]
If you know an elder in an Assisted Living or Nursing Home you may need this information in your back pocket! It is against facility regulations to not honor the individual rights of an elder; dignity, privacy, respect, and choice, just to name a few. If you ever feel this is happening to someone you know please call your local Ombudsman. You can even make an anonymous call if that is more comfortable. Ombudsman are appointed by the state to advocate for and ensure that the rights of elders are being honored.
Filed Under: elder abuse, Elder care, Northern Virginia, Nursing home
Unfortunately, elder abuse happens more often than you would think, and most elder abuse goes unnoticed. Elder abuse can be in the form of neglect, financial exploitation, and emotional and physical abuse. If you suspect an older adult may be a victim of elder abuse, you can make an anonymous call to your local Adult […]
Unfortunately, elder abuse happens more often than you would think, and most elder abuse goes unnoticed. Elder abuse can be in the form of neglect, financial exploitation, and emotional and physical abuse. If you suspect an older adult may be a victim of elder abuse, you can make an anonymous call to your local Adult Protective Services so they can investigate. The more awareness and advocacy we have, the more we can help people remain safe and healthy.
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