Elder Abuse & Neglect

Nursing homes and care facilities are designed to provide high-quality, professional care to elderly residents. Families trust that their loved ones will be well cared for, as these facilities must keep seniors safe and healthy.

But the sad reality is different. Nursing home patients are among the most vulnerable individuals in our society, relying entirely on others to keep them safe. Yet they are abused and neglected with alarming frequency by caregivers in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

Alarming Elder Abuse Statistics:

• 1 in 6 people aged 60 or older experienced some form of abuse
• 2 out of 3 employees report abuse in the past year
• 95% of residents have been neglected or have witnessed negligence
• Only 1 in 14 cases of abuse is reported to authorities
• 150% increase in abuse reports in the last 10 years
• Shortage of personnel worsens conditions
• Financial pressure on nursing homes reduces quality of care
• Elderly population growing faster than available facilities

If you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected in their nursing home or assisted living facility, you need to engage an elder law abuse attorney immediately.