What Constitutes Nursing Home Abuse?
June 23, 2020
Nursing home abuse is any type of harm that elderly people face in care facilities, resulting in physical or emotional injuries, financial exploitation, sexual abuse, and more. Sadly, many families place their trust in these care centers to watch over their loved ones, yet they don’t always foster safe environments. Read on to learn how common nursing home abuse is. Nursing Home Abuse Statistics The following statistics are provided by the World Health Organization (WHO): One in six adults aged 60 or older will suffer abuse in a community setting. Two in three nursing home staff reported abusing