In a previous post, we mentioned that psychological abuse is one of the most prevalent forms of abuse found in nursing homes. According to statistics from the National Center on Elder Abuse, as many as 21 percent of nursing home residents report that they are victims...
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Physical abuse in nursing homes – nursing home abuse Part 2
As discussed in a previous post, physical abuse is the most common type of abuse reported in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in the U.S. The National Center on Elder Abuse defines physical abuse as any act of physical force that could cause another...
What is nursing home abuse? Part 1
If you or a loved one are living in one of New York’s long-term care facilities, such as a nursing home, you should become familiar with nursing home abuse. The Cambridge Dictionary states that abuse occurs when one person takes advantage of another who is dependent...
Sponge tracking technology may save lives
According to a study by Johns Hopkins, sponges are left inside patients on average 39 times a week in the U.S. This can lead to serious infection, extended stays in the hospital, further surgeries and even death. New York patients are not immune to this serious issue....