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According to the National Council on Aging, one in three older Americans falls every year -- making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over the age of 65. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones and head injuries. And even falls without a major injury can cause an...

Moving a loved one to a nursing home can be a tough decision to make, but it’s often the only way to keep them safe and healthy. If your parent is looking thinner than usual, ignoring their personal hygiene or are always exhausted, it may be time to have the talk. To learn more, read...

Cognitive health—the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember—is an important component of brain health. The National Institute on Aging compiled a guide focusing on cognitive health and what people can do to help maintain it. Learn how to eat healthy foods, be physically active, stay connected and more. Read the full article here.

Generation X has frequently been described as sandwiched between the baby boomers and millennials. Recently, though, this group has been recognized for being sandwiched again -- this time between raising their kids and caring for aging parents. From taking care of themselves to getting professional help and assessing financial resources, WGRZ has tips to help...

In late August 2016, 82-year old Ruth Murray, a resident with Alzheimer’s disease at Emerald South Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Buffalo, sustained fatal injuries in an attack with another resident at the facility after mistakenly walking into the resident’s room. Three days later, she died. With the help of the attorneys at Brown...

Visiting someone with dementia can be overwhelming. Depending on your loved one’s current state, the experience may leave you feeling rewarded, frustrated or simply confused. In order to make the most out of the visit for everyone involved, it’s important to recognize there’s more to a person than his/her memory. The best way to do...

State: Nursing home’s failure to ‘provide adequate care’ led to beating death Watch the full interview BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Department of Health cited Emerald South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for failing to provide adequate care to its residents, specifically, the 84-year-old dementia patient who beat Ruth Murray to death last...

Short of closing the facility, the New York State Department of Health could not penalize Emerald South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center any more severely. After the death of nursing home resident Ruth Murray, who was severely beaten by another dementia patient, the state leveled the stiffest fine allowed by law. Read More....

Placing someone you love in a nursing facility is never easy, but it’s often the best choice to ensure their health, happiness and safety. Once the decision has been made, finding the right nursing home becomes critical. To help you select the right residence for your loved one, we’ve compiled five nursing home factors to...

Jail deputies said the inmate was yelling and moving around even after they strapped him face down to a stretcher with a spit mask knotted around his neck and a pillowcase over his head. They said he continued to resist as nine deputies escorted the stretcher to an ambulance summoned to the Erie County Holding...

The Cattaraugus County District Attorney's Office, headed by Lori Pettit Rieman, will serve as a special prosecutor to determine whether criminal charges should be filed against Erie County Holding Center deputies in the death of an inmate in 2012.   The state Commission of Correction, which investigates in-custody deaths, recommended a criminal investigation after determining...

Mike Scinta of Brown Chiari spoke with WIVB Channel 4's Dave Greber regarding surveillance videos, which dispute statements from the Erie County Holding Center staff. [embed]https://youtu.be/EqbUdQJziF8[/embed]