California Elder Abuse on the rise

With the projected senior population to double within the next 20 years and more than 43% of all seniors over the age of 65 residing in nursing homes the risk of elder abuse becomes exponential. According to the United States General Accounting Office, just over a decade ago one in three nursing homes in California was cited for negligence or abuse. The increasing number of elderly patients in California nursing homes gives great concern that the number of elder abuse reports will go up as well. With budget cuts and gross overstaffing, incidents have steadily been on the rise. Nursing home abuse preys on victims that can rarely stand up for themselves. Entrusting a home with your loved ones care and then finding out about negligence or abuse is devastating but it must be reported. For every reported California nursing home abuse incident many more go unreported. Be diligent, make constant visits and listen to your loved one. If you suspect or know of an elder abuse or neglect problem, call our California nursing home abuse attorneys today.