Tag Archives for elder abuse
Avoiding Elder Abuse in Healthcare Facilities
Last week, New York’s own Senator Charles Schumer made news by drawing attention to the prevalence of elder abuse that goes unreported. Spurred by the story of an elderly bus monitor in Rochester who was bullied by a group of … Continue reading
Tags: elder abuse, health care, health care facilities, LTCAdministrator.com
Senior Self Neglect Increases Risk of One-Year Mortality
It starts with neglecting one’s hygiene, nutrition and medications, and can lead to death within the year. According to data compiled by the Chicago Health and Aging Project (CHAP), an older person’s risk of dying within the year increases six-fold … Continue reading
Tags: CHAP, cognitive, elder abuse, hygiene, medications, mortality, nutrition, physical, self neglect, seniors
