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Nursing homes provide an invaluable service for people who require skilled care around the clock. Because of the love and dedication provided by the staff, family members can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones' needs will be met. So when a resident develops a...
Psychological abuse in a nursing home can be hard to see because it may leave no bruises. Unfortunately, its impact can be deep, especially because elderly patients depend on others for daily care. Unlike physical abuse, emotional mistreatment happens through words,...
You trust a nursing home to care for someone you love. When something feels wrong, clear documentation helps protect that resident and preserves important facts. Careful records can support complaints, investigations, and accountability under New York law. Recognize...
Falls are one of the most common and serious dangers in nursing homes. Many residents depend on staff for mobility assistance, and even a short lapse in care can lead to severe injuries. When a fall happens because of poor supervision or unsafe conditions, the...
Preventable Medical Errors Spike in 2024 - Joint Commission Data Reveals Medical Mistakes Up 13% Over Previous Year The Joint Commission data for the year 2024 reveals that significant medical mistakes, known as Sentinel Events, increased by 13% over 2023. A...
Most New Yorkers have probably never heard of the state long-term care ombudsman. This position was created in response to a command to each state in the federal Older Americans Act to provide protection for people confined to nursing homes, long-term care facilities,...
If your loved one has been injured in a nursing home, then you deserve answers. Given your loved one’s vulnerabilities, they deserve to be treated in the safest fashion possible, and you should be advised when something goes wrong and they end up hurt. In far too many...
Most of us with loved ones in a nursing home assume the facility has enough staff to care for residents, but unfortunately this is not always the case. One recent lawsuit exemplifies the tragedy brought about by nursing home abuse and neglect resulting from...
Many people in New York and across the United States need to place a loved one in a nursing home. They do this because the level of care the person needs is beyond what they can provide. It is also necessary when a person is at an age where they cannot live on their...
The thought of someone abusing one of our elderly family members is horrific. Unfortunately, stories of nursing home abuse or neglect are not uncommon. If you have a loved one in a nursing home and start seeing signs that make you suspect abuse or neglect, you may not...
