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That number has been on the rise for the last several decades.<\/p>\n<p>As Americans live longer, there has been an increase in the number of nursing homes opening in the U.S. Nursing homes offer a safer place for the elderly or infirm to live.  These alternative living quarters are for older Americans who are unable to care for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>But as more older Americans move into nursing homes, we also see rising numbers of abuse and neglect cases in these facilities.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertkreisman.com\/medical-malpractice-lawyer\/elder_abuse_and_neglect_increase_as_americans_live_longer\/#more-482\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that the average American now lives to 77 years of age. That number has been on the rise for the last several decades. 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