Category: Nursing Home Abuse
Who Is Protected Under New Jersey From Elder Abuse & Neglect?
Although most professionals who work at residential care facilities for seniors are dedicated to their work and caring for their elderly residents, elder abuse and neglect is on th
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Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
It is not an easy decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home. In fact for some of us, this may not even be a choice but rather forced upon us due to our loved one’s
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Common Injuries Resulting from Nursing Home Slip and Falls
Slip and falls are one of the most common types of accidents resulting in injuries in nursing homes across the United States. As a result of medical conditions prevalent amongst th
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Nursing Homes Should Not Get Immunity for COVID-19 Misconduct
The New Jersey legislature passed bill S2333/A3910 providing criminal and civil immunity to health care workers and hospitals in the state for medical treatment related to the COVI
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Common Reasons Why Elder Abuse Is Likely to Go Unreported
Unfortunately, elder abuse is more common than most people think. Sadly, this type of abuse often takes a variety of different forms, making it generally difficult to spot. Common
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Amid the Pandemic, Nursing Home Abuse Remains a Reality
When the pandemic hit New Jersey, it ravaged long-term care facilities. Many went into shutdown mode, and the threat of nursing home abuse became even more of an unfortunate realit
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