Reading the Signs of Nursing Home Elder Abuse

By WRSMH on April 10, 2024

An older woman with white hair and a black eye holding her face.

Our deep respect and love for our elderly citizens highlights the need to ensure their welfare and safety. Elder abuse, whether it is physical, emotional, financial, or due to neglect, is completely unacceptable. Identifying the warning signs of nursing home abuse, such as unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, or financial irregularities, is essential for taking immediate action. To protect the dignity and well-being of our elderly, we must remain vigilant and take action to create environments where they can age with respect, safety, and dignity.

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Cars in the Summer Heat: Deadly for the Elderly

By WRSMH on August 23, 2017

elderly-woman_sad_277306While the news is often filled with tragic reports of children being left in cars and suffering heat stroke, they’re not the only ones in danger. Your elderly loved one might say she’s fine being left in the car, but it only takes minutes for the heat in a vehicle to turn deadly.

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