Bedsores, also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure that limits blood flow to the skin. They most often appear on skin that covers bony parts of the body. For example, the back of the patient’s head, back, heels, or buttocks. Those most at…
Nursing home residents are among our most vulnerable citizens. They deserve a level of care that is respectful and compassionate which, for the most part, they receive. Yet, there are times that people take advantage of those that can not defend themselves. A recent case in New York, charges a social worker with pushing a…