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Do Ohio Nursing Homes Have to Report Abuse?

When a loved one shows signs of possible abuse or neglect in an Ohio nursing home, it’s human nature to hope and assume that the facility is taking action. But are they required to? And what happens if they don’t? Under Ohio law, nursing homes and their staff are legally obligated to report suspected abuse, […]

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How to Spot Elder Financial Abuse in Ohio

Financial abuse targeting the elderly one of the most devastating and often hard-to-spot threats facing older adults today. In Ohio and across the country, seniors are frequently targeted by people they know and trust, as well as by professional scammers. Whether your mom or dad lives in a care facility or independently, it’s important to […]

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Ohio Nursing Home Quality: How the State’s Task Force is Improving Access to Vital Information on Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

February’s launch of the newly enhanced Ohio Long-Term Care (LTC) Navigator, an app for your phone, marked an exciting step forward in helping families make informed decisions about nursing home care. The app was recently upgraded to include assisted living facilities. This valuable resource didn’t appear overnight; it was a direct result of important recommendations […]

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