Rights Of Nursing Home Residents
June 17, 2011
Many nursing home residents feel a loss of control and a loss of dignity when they become residents of nursing homes. No longer can they come and go as they please, eat what they want and when they want, go to sleep in their own bed, or control who enters their room and when. But people do [&helli[...]
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Nursing Home Falls
June 11, 2011
There were 1.5 million people age 65 and older who lived in nursing homes in the U.S. in 2003, and that number is expected to rise to 3 million by the year 2030. About 5% of adults 65 and older live in nursing homes but they account for 20% of all deaths from falls in people 65 and […][...]
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Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse
May 9, 2011
As defined by the National Center on Elder Abuse, elder abuse refers to intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or “trusted” individual that lead to, or may lead to, harm of a vulnerable elder. Physical abuse; neglect; emotional or psychological abuse; verbal abuse and threats; [...]
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