💛 How Caregivers Can Spot Elder Abuse and Neglect​ (AARP Article)

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FROM THE ARTICLE.

Be vigilant for signs of mistreatment in nursing homes — it’s more common than many realize.

By Paul Wynn, AARP. Published October 08, 2025.

The doors of a Virginia-based nursing home will soon close after federal regulators took the rare step of imposing extreme enforcement actions. Health inspectors documented repeated cases of neglect and lapses in care at Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach. In one case, a family member discovered their loved one bleeding heavily from a fall that left them with a severe injury. The investigation also found patients suffered from advanced pressure ulcers, or bedsores, and residents wandered the streets and injured themselves — clear signs of repeated neglect.

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https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/elder-abuse-neglect/