While some states may have different age ranges, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) define elder abuse as the mistreatment of someone over the age of 60. Abuse can happen in a nursing home or at an older person’s own home by spouses, adult children, other family members, or acquaintances. There are several types of elder abuse, including: Emotional abuse Financial abuse Neglect Physical abuse Sexual abuse As people get older, they may also be at higher risk of experiencing certain types of abuse. For example, older adults in their 70s ..read more

The holidays can be a great time to connect with older loved ones who may be living in nursing homes. However, with flu season in full swing and COVID-19 infections still being reported, it’s critical to take precautions so your loved ones aren’t put at risk. Learn how you can safely celebrate the holidays in nursing homes this year. Can I Safely Visit Nursing Home Residents Over the Holidays? Yes. There are plenty of ways you can safely connect with nursing home residents you love during the holiday season. If you’re planning on visiting nursing homes during the holidays: Stay up-to-date on ..read more

Sexual abuse in nursing homes is rare, but it can be extremely harmful, both physically and mentally. Sexual abuse in nursing homes may be committed by anyone — staff, other residents, or even criminals who enter the facility illegally. Below, learn about some of the important facts on sexual abuse in nursing homes. If your loved one has experienced sexual abuse in a nursing home, Nursing Home Abuse Justice can help you pursue legal justice. Get help from our team right now. Take Legal Action Speak with a trusted nursing home abuse lawyer today. Get a Free Case Review What Is Nursing H ..read more

The Nursing Home Inspect tool from ProPublica, an independent nonprofit news organization, allows people to easily access data about nursing home abuse, neglect, or other shortcomings in their state. Updated monthly with information in reports provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the tool reveals a concerning trend in inadequate care at nursing homes across the nation. Based on recent inspections, nursing facilities in California, Illinois, and several other states are showing some alarming reports of nursing home deficiencies (failures to meet federal regulations ..read more

All Americans believe that older adults, especially veterans and their loved ones, should receive quality care with dignity. Horrifyingly, we have documented many cases of nursing home abuse among military veterans, shining a light in dark places to expose the truth. Similar to the thousands of nursing home abuse victims waiting for justice, the victims of Camp Lejeune water contamination have waited decades to get the help they need. Last year, President Joe Biden signed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, which includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. F ..read more

In May 2023, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to investigate the nursing home inspection system. The results were disheartening that may only worsen without immediate action from nursing homes and the federal inspection system. The committee found that most states have a backlog for nursing home inspections. The top driving factors affecting the lack of nursing home inspections in the U.S. included poor wages for inspectors, pressures for inspectors to complete more inspections in shorter time periods, and an overall lack of federal funding. The lack of oversight among ..read more

Elder abuse is an all-too-common problem. Whether at home or in nursing homes and other care facilities, our most vulnerable elders are at risk. Sadly, officials believe elder abuse is largely underreported. In fact, only 1 in 23 elder abuse cases are reported to authorities, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally, 1 in 3 nursing home residents experience nursing home abuse. Fortunately, each state has laws to protect vulnerable populations from abuse. These include mandated reporting laws which require certain people to report elder abuse when they see the si ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented challenges and changes to the healthcare industry, particularly in nursing homes. These facilities were the center of the highest COVID-19 infection rates and deaths. As a result, staffing shortages in nursing homes skyrocketed, putting thousands of residents at risk of nursing home abuse and neglect. Since the Biden-Harris Administration declared the pandemic a national emergency in March 2020, the federal government eased certain restrictions for nursing homes and sent facilities additional funding. While much of the U.S. is seeing infect ..read more

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a record increase to its compensation benefits for veterans. This will help more than 5 million veterans and survivors supported through VA benefits and the thousands of veterans receiving nursing home or other long-term care. After facing recent inflation and the rising cost of living, these increases may help veterans and seniors have more financial flexibility and afford necessary long-term care options in nursing homes. Effective January 2023, the 8.7% compensation increase is the highest in the last 30 years and matches the U ..read more

Veterans make up a significant portion of the millions of nursing home residents across the United States. In fact, the demand for veterans needing long-term care is expected to increase in the coming years. For this reason, it is so important for us all to remember, honor, and celebrate the sacrifices veterans made in service to our country. This Veterans Day, the Nursing Home Abuse Justice team wants to spread awareness of the unique struggles veterans may face while residing in nursing homes and the small ways each of us can honor veterans and their sacrifices. Join us in celebrating the br ..read more