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Nursing Home Abuse
- Is the multistate nursing compact putting our Virginia elders at risk?
- Virginia nursing home supervisor refuses to take blame for abuse
- Beware sweet-talking financial abusers targeting elders in Virginia
- Eye Opening Facts about Virginia Elder Abuse & Neglect
- Questions for suspected cases of Virginia elder abuse / neglect
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Record $677 Million Nursing Home Abuse Verdict
Posted on 8/29/2010
Virginia Nursing Home Administrator embroiled in abuse complaints
Posted on 7/31/2010
More elder abuse scams target vulnerable Virginia citizens
Posted on 7/31/2010
This Memorial Day, Focus on Abuse of Veterans in Nursing Homes
Posted on 5/31/2010
Virginia Beach nursing home with violations will retain govn’t funding
Posted on 4/29/2010
Virginia Beach nursing home may lose Medicare and Medicaid funding
Posted on 3/31/2010
Jury awards senior $7.75 million in nursing home abuse lawsuit
Posted on 2/27/2010
Kickbacks lead to nursing home residents being prescribed drugs
Posted on 1/29/2010
Virginia Beach nurse implicated in nursing home identity theft
Posted on 1/29/2010
Cases of nursing home abuse and neglect may go up over the holiday season
Posted on 11/30/2009
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Nursing Home Abuse
- How to File a Nursing Home Abuse Complaint in Virginia
- Suspect financial elder abuse? Your local Virginia bank teller could be an unexpected ally
- Nursing home abuse and neglect in Virginia – a bigger problem than anyone realizes
- Virginia Elder Abuse: It Can Happen Anywhere
- Fighting for the Rights of Nursing Home Residents: the Healthcare Bill Targets Elder Abuse
This Memorial Day, Focus on Abuse of Veterans in Nursing Homes
Posted on May 31, 2010
This Memorial Day all Virginians should take a moment to thank veterans for the sacrifices they have made over the years for this great nation. Not only have veterans risked their lives on the front lines to protect our American way of life, but they often return home with disabilities or illnesses because of their service.
As they age, veterans may find that they are no longer able to care for themselves – especially if they suffered long-term debilitating physical or mental injuries while in service to their country. As a result, American veterans can be found in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Virginia.
The veterans in nursing homes are not just elderly service members. These days it is not unusual for young soldiers to return home with terrible wounds or illnesses, landing them in nursing home or assisted living facilities for short or long-term stays.
While being cared for by nursing home staff, some veterans suffer from physical, mental, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse. Short-staffed nursing homes can be a problem, and uncaring facility staffers or greedy family members can also contribute to an abuse or neglect case.
As we remember our veterans this Memorial Day, let us not forget those who have sacrificed so much that they now find themselves resting and recuperating in Virginia nursing homes or assisted living facilities. We must all do our part to remain vigilant for the specter of abuse and neglect, and never be afraid to speak up if we believe a vulnerable individual is at risk.
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