October was Residents’ Rights Month, so designated by The National Consumer Voice in an attempt to bring awareness to the dignity and rights of residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The Pennsylvania Franklin County commissioners took the opportunity to remind people that elder abuse in long-term care facilities is vastly under-reported, a…

As people age, they can become more prone to illness if they are not vigilant about maintaining health. It’s vital that senior citizens follow these four crucial health tips. 1. Get a Flu Shot and Pneumococcal Vaccine Every Year If you or a loved one is 65 or older, flu can be more serious that…

There is new hope for the treatment of dementia on the horizon. Blood thinning medications such as warfarin were recently shown to reduce the risk of dementia in patients. Anticoagulants Found to Reduce Risk of Dementia A recent study carried out by Swedish researchers found that the more than 444,000 atrial fibrillation patients taking anticoagulants…

Financial exploitation of older adults is a growing threat to our nation’s aging population, sparking authorities to call the problem “rampant, invisible and lethal.” Research gleaned in a 2010 Elder Fraud Survey found that at least one in five Americans over the age of 65 has been victimized by financial abuse or fraud – a…

An investigative reporter at The New York Times recently explored the potential for negligence at highly rated nursing homes in Los Angeles and around the country.The results are likely to have many families shocked and concerned for their loved ones’ well-being. At Ellis Law firm of Los Angeles, our nursing home abuse lawyers are deeply…