Overall, 67% of Americans have not engaged in estate planning. Estate planning is a legal agreement that allows an individual to decide who they choose to be responsible for their assets and healthcare in the event of their demise or incapacity.
How to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
“As an individual ages, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to defend themself when faced with physical or verbal abuse. Nursing home residents are typically individuals who are vulnerable and therefore require assistance from their caretakers to complete everyday tasks. In many cases of elder abuse, the victim is either afraid to speak up or suffers from cognitive impairments that render them unaware that they are being abused.”
