Tag: Warning Signs of Elder Abuse

Causes of bedsores
A nurse carefully repositions an elderly patient in a hospital bed to help prevent bedsores.
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Causes of Bedsores

In this blog, we explain the causes of bedsores, who is most at risk, how they form, and how people can prevent them. We also discuss why bedsores may be a sign of neglect in hospitals, nursing homes or care facilities. Bedsores are a serious medical problem. They can cause pain, infections, and long-term injuries. […]

Abuse of the Elderly
An elderly person sitting in a wheelchair in a dark hallway
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Abuse of the Elderly
More Protections Needed in SC

Abuse of the elderly is a real and growing issue as America is increasingly becoming an aging nation. The US Census Bureau expects that “By 2030, all baby boomers will be older than age 65. This will expand the size of the older population so that 1 in every 5 residents will be retirement age.” […]