New Study Shows Hip Fractures More Deadly for Nursing Home Residents
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...
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Who Abuses Nursing Home Residents? You Might Be Surprised
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...
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Nursing Home Slip and Falls: How Big is the Problem?
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...
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Communication Is the Key When Caring for an Aging Parent
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....
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
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...
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How At Risk Are People with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
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...
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New Jersey Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Shockingly High
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...
View ArticleWhat Are New Jersey’s Laws Regarding Elder Abuse?
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...
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