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Nursing Home Abuse Topics
While nursing homes can often help improve the quality of life for our elderly relatives, negligent nursing home employees can sometimes injure our relatives by simply failing to do their jobs. In some cases, nursing home employees go out of their way to cause harm.
Although our Colorado Nursing Home Abuse lawyers can help you with your questions, we encourage you to read up on the more pressing issues affecting nursing home and nursing home abuse.
Anyone can report nursing home abuse and neglect.
Anyone can and should report abuse and neglect. It is a violation of state and federal law for any person, including facility staff, volunteers, visitors, family members or guardians, or another resident, to abuse or neglect a resident. If you suspect abuse or neglect, or if a resident tells you they are experiencing this problem, it is important to believe the resident and report the allegation immediately. This will help prevent further suffering by any resident. Many states have laws that require the reporting of abuse and neglect. Find out what your state requires. Put your report in writing, date it, and keep a copy. Convey as much information as you can about the situation. Provide as much background information as possible. A thorough report will help the investigator to address the situation quickly.
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Definition:
A legal term referring to a person who holds legal title to property in order to administer it for a beneficiary.
Elder Abuse
Definition:
Term describing three types of domestic violence including abuse, neglect and exploitation
Congregate Meals
Definition:
Nutritious meals provided at least five days a week in local Senior Citizen Centers throughout the State. Meals are usually served around noon, and in some areas meals may be available at other times of the day. Besides providing nutrition, congregate meals provide needed socialization for older adults.
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