Mental Health Practitioners should take note of two realities about elder abuse: a large majority of elder abuse is perpetrated by family members, and the
The following is an excerpt from We Care Online’s Social Service Designee course.* Do residents have a right to meet as a council? Yes. Federal and state laws
The following is an excerpt from We Care Online’s Social Service Designee course.*What is a nursing home Resident Council? Link: Care Watchers A Resident Council
There are many factors that can cause depression. Moving from an independent setting to managed care is a big step, and despite the best efforts
As we move into the holiday season, and the days grow shorter and grayer, many residents may find themselves feeling a bit down an lonely.
Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in facilities responsible for their care.
