Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes

Women and residents with dementia are more likely to be victims of sexual abuse.  Women comprise nearly two-thirds (65.6%) of the nursing home population. Residents with dementia are particularly susceptible to sexual abuse because of their impaired memory and communication skills.

Sexual Abuse In Nursing Homes

In February 2017, CNN released an investigative report by Blake Ellis and Melanie Hicken entitled, “Sick, Dying and Raped in America’s Nursing Homes.” The