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    • AmputationThere are roughly 2 million people in the U.S. living with a limb loss. The most common age group associated with transtibial amputations is 65 years and older.
    • Fall AccidentsAccording the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, approximately 1,000 elderly nursing home patients die each year from falls.
    • Fractures / Broken BonesMost nursing home residents over the age of 80 that sustain a pelvis fracture will likely die from complications following the fracture.
    • InfectionsInfections are a common cause of death in nursing homes. Every year between 1.5 million and 3.5 million nursing home residents contract an infection.
    • Pressure Sores & UlcersThe elderly nursing home population is very susceptible to developing pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers.
    • Medication Errors & OverdosesGiving the wrong dose, the wrong medication, can lead to overdoses, injury and death. Failing to administer insulin correctly can also lead to death.
    • Resident Care & WellbeingNursing homes are required to ensure residents are properly hydrated, nourished, kept clean, and engaged as appropriate for each individual.
    • Transfer AccidentsNursing home residents can suffer serious harm or death if dropped or injured while being transferred from wheelchairs, beds, chairs, and while bathing.
    • Wrongful DeathEvery year there are thousands of recorded deaths in nursing home residents due to abuse and negligence.
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  • FAQS About Adult Protective ServicesHow can Adult Protectice Services help the elderly?
  • How can I find a good nursing home or assisted-living facility?
  • How can I help protect my aging parents from abuse or scams?
  • How can I help stop elder abuse and neglect?
  • Is elder abuse a punishable crime?
  • Is it caregiver or nursing home neglect, or self-neglect?
  • Should I call Adult Protective Services to report suspected elder abuse?
  • Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse
  • What are some warning signs of elder abuse?
  • What is elder abuse?
  • What is the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program?
  • What should I do if someone I love is being abused in a nursing home?
  • Who is most likely to abuse the elderly?
  • Why are older adults so vulnerable to abuse?
  • All Articles and Information About Elder Neglect and Elder Abuse
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