Alzheimer’s disease is a very common form of dementia that affects elderly patients, and it can be debilitating. It impairs a person’s cognitive abilities, which can make communication, daily activities and relationships very difficult. Unfortunately, though, Alzheimer’s disease can be a precursor to nursing home abuse. Because some caregivers are unscrupulous, neglectful or downright mean, ... Read More
We all second-guess our choices about placing a loved one in a nursing home. Whether something arouses your suspicion or you just aren’t sure you made the right decision, you still want to make sure your loved one is happy and healthy. You also need to be on the lookout for signs that your loved ... Read More
When your elderly parent or loved one is in a nursing home or assisted-care facility, his or her well-being is your biggest concern. If you’re like most people, you do your best to keep track of your loved one’s safety, health and day-to-day care. Would you know how to tell if your parent, family member ... Read More
Bedsores are one of the most preventable problems facing nursing home residents. If they develop on your loved one, you could be facing a case of neglect—and neglect can result in serious pain, debilitating injuries and even death. It’s not always to determine whether someone in a nursing home is a victim of neglect. Before ... Read More
Nursing home residents are always at risk for pneumonia, and while younger people can generally fight off the infection, it’s one of the most common causes of death for elderly people who live in assisted-care facilities. With a case of pneumonia, fluid fills one or both lungs, and then the blood flow to the infected ... Read More
The dust is still settling in the horrible explosion at the East Harlem building, on Park Avenue off 116th Street, which occurred last Wednesday. It claimed the lives of 8 people and injured almost 70. Catastrophic in its scale, it left the two five story buildings reduced to rubble. A significant number of residents of ... Read More
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