Blog: Nursing Home Injuries
- How to Prevent Nursing Home Bedsores Before They Happen
Sep 14, 2018
When families commit their elder loved ones to the care of nursing homes, no matter how much due diligence they may have done, they will be turning over a family member to the care of strangers. That involves trust, and a degree of risk. While most nursing home experiences are indeed positive, many are not. One key warning sign to be on guard against at all times is bedsores. Bedsores are painful...Read More - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a Global Epidemic Hits Home
Jun 14, 2018
The abuse of vulnerable people is unacceptable at any stage of life. But one group that is often overlooked is the elderly. Elder abuse can be a single or repeated act of abuse, or a lack of appropriate actions taken to provide for an aging person’s basic human needs. It can occur within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, but instead causes harm or distress. Unfortunately, it’s a global problem. ...Read More