Though this blog spends a lot of time talking about nursing home neglect, elder abuse, both in individual homes and in nursing homes, is also very common and can be just as damaging. Victims of nursing home abuse can suffer tremendously and, unless proactive steps are taken, the abuse may go unnoticed for a significant period of time. Therefore, those who have a loved one in a nursing home facility should be aware of the different types of elder abuse so that they can be sure to prevent or stop it. The first, and most often thought of type of elder abuse, is physical abuse. This type of harm is always non-accidental and can result is serious injury, physical pain, and impairment or incapacitation. Though being … [Read More...]