Will Granny Cams Help Prevent Nursing Home Abuse
October 11, 2006 14:20

Candidates for the Arkansas state attorney general voiced support for legislation to put video cameras in the rooms of nursing homes but disagreed on the effect amendments had on a previous version that failed in 2005.Both Democratic candidate Dustin McDaniel... (Read Article)

Honor Your Mother and Father: Elder Abuse & Nursing Homes
October 15, 2006 08:27

The fastest growing segment of the population is people who are entering their 80s. In generations past, children and siblings cared for their parents often in their homes. But with today's demands on time, children find it necessary to put their parents into nursing homes.

If a parent is cognizant they may feel abandoned and whether a parent is cognizant or not the adult children may suffer extreme depression and guilt over the decision as well as negative pressure from their community and cousins.

As more people enter nursing homes, there are more opportunities for elder abuse as well as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. (Jewish Week)

Nursing Home Fraud Neglect and Abuse in Kentucky
October 15, 2006 08:28

Residents in nursing homes are some of the most vulnerable citizens in the United States. And as difficult as it is to believe in the richest nation in the world, many nursing home residents are being neglected and abused on a daily basis.Legislation was passed... (Read Article)