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June 20, 2013 The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than a million citizens over age 65 are abused or neglected each year. Many of those individuals are ill or disabled as well. Even more disturbing, it is believed that as many as 84 percent of elderly abuse cases go unreported. …

When we think of nursing home abuse, our first thoughts are of an elderly individual being hurt or neglected. What we tend to forget though, is that many of the regulations in place for elderly care facilities also mandate the daily functions of daycares as well.

There are 1.5 million people in the United States who live in nursing homes today. They are among the most vulnerable of us, depending on others for the very basics of life: food, hygiene, safety and medical care. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet an acceptable standard of care. You can prevent nursing home injuries …