Nursing homes are supposed to be a safe haven for your elderly loved ones. However, the unfortunate reality is that some nursing homes fail to provide the quality care their residents need. One of the most alarming and distressing issues that can arise in these facilities is falls among the elderly residents. Nursing home falls are not merely accidents; they often signify a more profound Read More >>
Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Home Falls
March 3, 2023 By
Nursing home falls should not happen, but they unfortunately are more of a common occurrence than we may think. When they do occur, it's usually a sign that the nursing home failed to take reasonable steps to protect its residents' safety and well-being. If your loved one fell and got hurt while residing at a nursing home, you may need to take immediate action to safeguard their health and Read More >>
Accidental Falls in NYC Nursing Homes Can Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries
October 22, 2020 By
Accidental falls are the number one cause of injury and death to the population aged 65 and over. According to the New York Department of Health, 51,231 injury-related falls among elders led to hospitalization, and around 11 percent of those falls resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Across the United States, 56,000 elders suffer fall-related head trauma each year, and of those, approximately 15 Read More >>
4 Steps to Reduce Your Loved One’s Risk of Falling
September 18, 2020 By
Falls are a common occurrence, particularly among people ages 65 and over. One out of four elders fall each year, making it the leading cause of both death and nonfatal injuries. Annually, 65% of nursing home residents have slip-and-fall accidents. Falls are a serious health concern and can result in traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and other fatal injuries. Even minor falls can disrupt the Read More >>
Understaffing At Nursing Homes Often Leads To Elder Abuse Including Bedsores and Falls
January 13, 2020 By
As the U.S. population ages, the need for quality elder care increases nationwide. Often, families turn to skilled nursing facilities to provide the best care for their loved ones. But some estimates reveal an alarmingly disproportionate ratio of staff to residents that can result in negligence and abuse. On average, U.S. nursing homes have one aide on duty for every 10 residents, based on Read More >>
