Privatising child care and aged care promised lower costs, more choice. Experts say some consequences are 'devastating'
"While the subsidised market helped keep costs per bed day low, it also resulted in low quality care and systemic distortions ...
San Antonio launches mandatory elder abuse training for city workers amid rising cases
SAN ANTONIO — A new policy in San Antonio aims to better equip city employees to identify signs of elder abuse. The ...
What I learnt from aged care killer, Garry Davis
For months, I've spent my Saturdays speaking with a convicted killer, writes Anne Connolly. He says he's innocent, others ...
The overlooked struggles of single older women need urgent attention
Authors highlight the marginalization faced by single older women in India, urging for gender-responsive policies and support ...
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How senior living operators should manage rising risks of senior substance abuse
Here is what senior living operators need to know about the risks and actions they must take to guard against at-risk residents slipping through the cracks.
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Former Carson care facility employee arrested for elder abuse
Video footage showed Kristi Haworth physically battering an 83-year-old resident on two occasions, the Carson City Sheriff’s ...
Govt must step in to curb abuse of elderly
The law mandates that children or relatives must provide financial and medical support to senior citizens, who have the right ...
Elder Abuse: Signs, Types and What to Do
Financial, physical, emotional and sexual abuse are types of elder abuse among seniors. Learn the signs and what to do.
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Woman refuses to care for her abusive, elderly father — “he calls me ‘the thing’ in front of my kids”
It’s heartbreaking to see our parents age, especially when their health deteriorates and they need constant care.
Most aging Americans will need long-term care in their lifetime. Loved ones often take on the labor and costs.
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the ...
Senior Citizens Can Cancel Gift Deeds If Their Children Fail To Care For Them: Madras HC
Chennai: Senior Citizens can cancel the gift or settle deeds executed in favour of their children or close relatives if they ...
They were banned from assisted living. They stayed in the caregiving business.
A Times investigation found that being banned from operating assisted living homes in California didn’t stop people from ...