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The Nursing Home Complaint Center
The Nursing Home Abuse Center wants to assist personal injury law firms go after nursing homes, for elder abuse, and wrongful death in every state, by teaming up with established personal injury law...
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Elder Maltreatment Prevention
Elder maltreatment is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. In the United States alone,...
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Elder maltreatment includes several types of violence that occur among those ages 60 and older. The violence usually occurs at the hands of a caregiver or a person the elder trusts. There are six types...
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Groups Make Impact on Teen Driving Education
The National Safety Council today announced the winners of its 2nd annual Teen Driving Safety Leadership Awards, sponsored by General Motors. The awards recognize exceptional contributions that prevent...
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Abuse of Elderly Remains Largely Hidden Problem
Despite the 2010 passage of the Elder Justice Act, policy experts have found that combating widespread abuse of seniors is still not a top priority for care providers and governments alike. As many as...
View ArticleAgencies Place Dangerous Caregivers for Elderly in Many Cases
CHICAGO — If you hire a caregiver from an agency for an elderly family member, you might assume the person had undergone a thorough criminal background check and drug testing, was experienced and...
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Seniors in Long-term Care Found to be at High Risk of Head Injuries
Seniors in long-term care facilities are at high risk of head injuries, with 37% of people experiencing head impact in falls, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association...
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Traumatic Injuries More Severe for Older Adults and Are Often Underestimated
Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet they often do not get the right level of care, according to a study appearing in the October issue of the Journal of the American College...
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