We address both nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Each are actionable. Though similar, “neglect” reflects the failure to provide reasonable care or the violation of a policy or standard of care. Neglect may involve the failure to pay attention, the failure to provide regular assistance with hygiene, the failure to feed and nourish, or the failure to provide medical attention resulting in bed sores or infections, or to treat conditions such as cognitive deficits, diabetes, or the inability to walk independently.
Family members or friends who visit must be aware of the warning signs though they may be difficult to detect. If the resident appears to have lost weight, exhibits bed sores, shows bruising, signs of malnutrition, or behavioral changes, then you should make a report with the nursing staff. In fact, it should be reported immediately.
Some things you can do to prevent nursing home neglect includes ensuring that high risk patients are identified to prevent fall-downs. You can also make sure their mattress is clean and fits the bed frame properly to prevent suffocation.
Frequent visits by family and friends will help to reduce the possibility of neglect.
IF YOU CARE, THEY’LL CARE!
The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) has opened registration for the 2024 EA2EVL Fondo. Over the last three years this ride has raised $150,000 to continue to open, build, improve and maintain the 27-mile ECRT Trail that runs from Orchard Park to Ashford, NY. The trail association is making so much progress because of YOUR SUPPORT!
#1 - Date: This year, the 42-mile charity bike ride will be held on Saturday, October 5th.
#2 - Same Route: How could you forget! The fondo—or non-competitive bike ride—starts at 42 North Brewing in East Aurora and goes down Route 240, heading west on Rt 242 into Ellicottville.
#3 - Party On: EA2EVL ends with a celebration—music, food, drinks—at the Holiday Valley Resort.
#4 - Fundraising Awards: Your registration gets you into the event, access to our course and rest stop amenities. We’re asking each rider to fundraise for the ECRT Trail: A $100 donation earns you an event t-shirt and tickets for food/drink at the party.If you raise $500 or more, you get an EA2EVL event jersey, plus all of the above. Our top fundraiser gets all of the above PLUS gets to wear the yellow jersey and a $500 gift certificate from Tom's Pro Bike!!
#5 - Register Today: Sign up today, raise some money for ECRT, and enjoy the party and a great fall ride!
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Buffalo, New York 14202
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