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Abuse and neglect, restraint and seclusion, complaints (updated 7/5/10)

Center of Excellence in Elder Abuse and Neglect at the UC Irvine School of Medicine (html). Provides medical, forensic, and victim services to abused and neglected seniors. Source of best practice information, multidisciplinary training, research, relevant policy issues.

Contra Costa Times, Theft of Elder Nation: An editorial series - (html) 12/15/07.

Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center (html). Represents victims and family members of victims of nursing home neglect and elder abuse. Call toll free 1-877-270-4700 to speak with an attorney about suspected elder abuse or neglect.

Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information (html) information on housing, medical assistance/medicaid, nursing homes, education, miscellaneous ADA information

Toxic Medicine: What You Should Know to Fight the Misuse of Psychoactive Drugs in Nursing Homes (pdf). This guidebook covers all of the basics regarding psychoactive drugs in nursing homes, from a description of their uses and side effects to an examination of the applicable laws. Most importantly, the guide gives practical tips for nursing home residents or their family members to prevent misuse of psychoactive drugs. CANHR, 2/9/10.

Volunteer Dentists (html)- Volunteer dentists restore smiles for abuse vitcims

July 7, 2010