| How bad is the problem of elder abuse and law | | | | residents. |
| violations in America's assisted living facilities? Well, | | | | Sometimes the culprits are caught, but it is not as |
| it's not as bad as many of the scary reports | | | | often as one might assume. Further, there have |
| from 60-minutes and made for TV expose | | | | been numerous examples of physical abuse in |
| shows seem to indicate. Still, as well run as most | | | | such places. Luckily, most assisted living facilities |
| of these facilities are, there are indeed, still | | | | are indeed honest and hire the best help and |
| questionable outfits running substandard locations. | | | | nurses, but you have to check to best help |
| According to a Forbes Magazine Article; "The Old | | | | prevent this happening to your older relatives. |
| Folks Home; Assisted living centers are a fine | | | | There have been numerous studies and research |
| way to care for the aged, but finding a good one | | | | done by the GAO, A-A-R-P, Office of Healthcare |
| isn't a snap. Here's how to look," published on | | | | Management Services, Veteran's Administration, |
| December 12, 2005 and written by Mark Tatge; it | | | | American Bar Association and many non-profit |
| was noted that there is still quite a bit of crime | | | | groups that seem to indicate that only about 75 |
| against seniors out there, much of which goes | | | | to 80% of these facilities are safe, and up to |
| unreported. There were numerous examples in | | | | standards. One lawyer recently confided in me |
| the article of jewelry, credit cards, and valuable | | | | that most of the complaints filed are not |
| belongings being stolen from elderly assisted living | | | | legitimate, but many are, and abuse still happens. |