NBC affiliate WOWT in Nebraska is reporting that Nebraska police officers are currently investigating a potential elder abuse incident. The report states a 74-year-old man was discovered in his apartment lying on a couch. Police said they discovered the environment was unsanitary, including discovering trash, rotting food, and cat and human feces in the apartment.
Police are investigating whether or not the man’s 50-year-old son should be cited for elder abuse. The 74-year-old man told police that he was unable to move from the couch and his son was unable to care for him due to an injury he suffered on his arm.
Elder abuse of any kind is inexcusable regardless of the reasons. Many nursing homes and group homes provide assistance for elders when they cannot get proper care they require at home. Unfortunately there have also been cases of elder abuse at these facilities. However, there are many ways that elder abuse can be prevented whether it is at home or in a nursing or group facility. There are many ways that families of elderly individuals can select a nursing home or group home facility that meets their requirements and the needs of their loved ones. The website nursinghomeinfo.com has information on what to look for and what you can do in order to find the right nursing home facility for your loved ones. In addition, the National Center on Elder Abuse has information on how to spot elder abuse and how to prevent it from affecting loved ones.
For more information on elder abuse, visit Solomon & Relihan's
Nursing Home Advocates website.
