Elder abuse in nursing homes, home aid agencies, and hospitals are more common than you might realize, and it can include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect and financial exploitation. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people over age 60 were victims of abuse…
Elderly abuse is a shockingly common occurrence throughout the United States, with much of this abuse occurring within the walls of nursing homes – a place where the most vulnerable go in a time of need. How common are cases of abuse and neglect in nursing homes in New Jersey?…
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can place seniors in New Jersey and across the country at greater risk of elder abuse. Currently, more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to increase in the coming years, approaching 16 million Americans by 2050, according…
Cold winter temperatures can pose risks for anyone. However, for seniors who are more fragile, less resilient and have compromised immune systems, cold weather has the potential to be especially dangerous. Whether living in a nursing home or their own residence, here are some important cold weather tips for the elderly to…
As parents age, it is important to have an open discussion with them about their physical, psychological and financial needs. Communicating with your aging parent is beneficial for a number of reasons. For instance, it can ensure that your parent’s wishes are adhered to when they are no longer able…
Our country’s long-term care facilities have long been plagued by poor quality of care. However, in recent decades, there has been a substantial push by policy makers and patient advocates to curtail nursing home abuse and neglect. While the quality of medical care seems to be improving, at least a little,…
Nursing home residents don’t always get along. In fact, a study of nursing home abuse found that nearly 20 percent of incidents in nursing homes are part of an “epidemic of resident-to-resident hostile behavior.” Researchers at Cornell University-Weill Cornell Medical College found that 19.8 percent of nursing home residents surveyed had been subjected…
Hip fractures are one of the most common results in falls among the elderly. An independent and mobile elder can be left with severe physical impairments after these injuries. However, a new study suggests that the outcomes for nursing home residents who suffer hip fractures could be even worse than…
