Situated on the south side of the desirable Carson City metropolitan area is Johnson Lane, Nevada. This community has experienced quite a population boom over the past decade or so, growing by nearly 2000 individuals since the year 2000.
Today, 6,626 people claim Johnson Lane to be their home. Located only 25 minutes or so outside of Reno, it’s conveniently located close to one of the most popular destinations in North America though just far enough away to offer a quieter lifestyle for the nearly 1500 families who live within the community.
Though the median age may be 43, many individuals in Johnson Lane are enjoying their golden years and are above the age of 65.
Elder abuse is becoming a growing concern as a large portion of the population continues to age. As of the 2010 US Census, nearly 13% of the total American population was 65 years of age or older. It’s estimated that as of the year 2050, one-fifth of the American population will be in this category.
Another key issue is that fewer and fewer aging parents are residing with their children and are instead required to be placed in a home for the aged or a nursing home. This may be due to space issues, medical requirements, or other pressing problems that prevent ageing loved one from being able to take up occupancy with his or her family.
For those with loved ones living in an elder care facility, however, it is of the utmost importance that they educate themselves on the signs of elder abuse, with one of these signs being a change in behavior.
It can be difficult for the family and friends of an aging loved one to decide what the cause of a change of behavior may be. Oftentimes it may simply be the onset of dementia or other health conditions that are causing a change in behavior. But sometimes that change in behavior may be a sign of maltreatment.
Some common changes of behavior that may signify abuse within the home include:
Isolating the cause of a parent or loved one’s sudden change in behavior is often beyond the scope of a family member’s expertise, but understanding the legal remedies for elder abuse that at your disposal is important.
The Johnson Lane personal injury attorneys at Carter Cullen welcome your call to arrange a free consultation to discuss your situation so that you and your loved one can be protected and so that further abuse can be prevented.
Call today at 702.800.0000.
Johnson Lane, NV
Total Est. Time: 6 hr 49 mins
Total Est. Distance: 431 mi
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Las Vegas, Nevada 89117