Nursing Home Abuse vs. Neglect in Tennessee

According to the CDC, over 1.3 million Americans reside in nursing homes. Every single one of these people is deserving of dedicated care and concern while living in these environments, but all too often, residents find themselves suffering abuse and neglect at the hands of their caregivers. When families make the difficult decision to place…

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What Is the Most Common Type of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes?

Elder abuse is far more common than any of us like to think. Sending mom or dad to live in an assisted care facility is one of the most difficult decisions adults can face, but not everyone is financially, psychologically or physically capable of providing the level of care an aging parent can require. Making…

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How Can I Keep My Loved Ones in Nursing Homes Safe?

The last several months have been difficult for many who have loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Elderly adults living in these facilities, many of whom have chronic underlying medical conditions, have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Many families are living with the anxiety of not knowing if their loved ones are…

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Older Americans Are Dying of Loneliness. Literally.

In January of 1956, Elvis Presley recorded “Heartbreak Hotel” at the RCA Studio B in Nashville. A couple of weeks later, he sang it on national television for the first time. (The rest, as they say, is history.) By the time he gets to the chorus – “I’ll be so lonely, baby/ Well, I’m so…

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