A woman in Oregon, was arrested following an elder abuse investigation. The Authorities from the Sheriff’s Office began looking into the case after receiving a report concerning the possible neglect of an elderly person. The sheriffs emphasized the seriousness of elder abuse and encouraged the public to report suspected neglect or mistreatment, highlighting their commitment
Abrianna Clark, a 27-year-old woman from Milwaukee, has been charged with second-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of a 76-year-old resident at Story Point Senior Living in Mequon, Wisconsin. The tragic and preventable incident occurred on November 7, 2024, when the facility employee allegedly pushed the elderly woman during a confrontation turned violent.
There has been a new study produced on the impact of Robots in Nursing Homes. The robots are being used more to help residents and staff. The study, “Robots and Labor in Nursing Homes,” examined the effects of robots on residents and staff. The effects have been positive, with an employee retention rate and better patient
This article was published by the Nursing Inquiry, explains that resident-on-resident attacks in nursing homes are not just an issue in the US but are a global issue. There has been research done that has reported 249 deaths across 8 countries (the US, Canada, the UK, and China) between January and December of 2023. The
NPR had a great article on resident to resident altercations in long term care facilities. Violent altercations between residents of long-term care facilities are very common. Throughout the country, many residents in nursing homes or assisted living centers have been killed due to these resident-to-resident altercations. These residents have weaponized a bed rail, shoved pillow
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