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New Nursing Homes Initiatives: What the 2022 State of the Union Means for You

In his 2022 State of the Union address, U.S. President Joe Biden announced new initiatives to improve the quality of nursing home care¹. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is ready with new measures to hold long-term facilities accountable for the care they provide. The goal is to reduce nursing home negligence and…

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Nursing Home Negligence and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Some of the hardest-hit groups from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been in nursing homes. Outbreaks have affected entire communities. Because nursing home residents tend to be vulnerable, the suffering has been particularly high. For many nursing home residents, the response to Coronavirus has been too little, too late. Their families may be left wondering…

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How Current National Laws Are Affecting Nursing Home Residents’ Rights

Placing your elderly loved ones into nursing home care is difficult. Knowing that they have certain rights and levels of protection to ensure they are getting the best care possible can help make the situation a little easier. However, not all care facilities in the United States actively comply with the 1987 Nursing Home Reform…

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Elder Abuse: Risk Factors and Prevention in Caregivers

Assuming the role of primary caregiver for an elder is a life-altering event. In many cases, the caregiver finds the experience deeply rewarding and fulfilling. However, the daily demands placed on the caregiver’s shoulders can lead to nearly debilitating levels of stress, particularly as the elder’s condition worsens with age and illness. Sadly, in these…

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Elder Abuse Prevention and Protection

This month, the House of Representatives cleared legislation to enhance law enforcement efforts against crimes against elderly people. These crimes include financial exploitation, fraud, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect. This bill is called the Elder Abuse Prevention and Protection Act of 2017. This bill will implement a training program for FBI agents to investigate…