Archive: Elder Abuse
A Look at Nursing Home Abuse During Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
By Zachary Mushkatel

Given that November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, now is a particularly good time to think more carefully about the risks of nursing home abuse and how it can impact patients with this progressive illness. If you have a...
What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
By Zachary Mushkatel

With more than 3.2 million people residing in nursing homes, abuse and neglect is a growing problem in Arizona and across the country. According to a publication by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), nearly one out of every...
Can Arizona Hospitals Be Held Liable for Elder Abuse?
By Zachary Mushkatel

In Arizona, it is illegal to abuse, neglect, or exploit a “vulnerable” adult. But under the law, can the perpetrators of “elder abuse” only be confined to nursing home facilities or individuals charged with the care of an elderly person?...