The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports that financial exploitation of the elderly is on the rise. Exploitation occurs when someone “illegally or improperly uses an older person’s money or belongings for their own personal use.” The most common…
There are nursing homes throughout Hawaii that care for our elderly. When you place your loved one in the care of others, you are entrusting them to treat him/her as you would, with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, this is not…
When you look for a nursing home for your loved one, chances are, you’re going to only want the best choices possible. While it is normal to look for up-to-date, modern facilities and staff members who conduct themselves professionally, unfortunately, no facility is completely immune to the risk of nursing home abuse.
