In a perfect world, anywhere your parents go for medical help and support as they age would be clean, friendly and accommodating. The staff should have experience and love the job. That's not how the world works, though, and there are cases in which people get hurt or...
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Age is not all that increases fall risks for the elderly
Falls are problematic for the elderly in any situation, contributing to a high amount of injuries and even fatalities every year. This is true both within nursing homes and in other settings. Experts note that the risk naturally rises with issues that stem from normal...
What are the top fatal injury causes by age?
Accidents and unintentional injuries lead to an incredible amount of fatalities every year. In some cases, these spark wrongful death lawsuits. It can be eye-opening to look at the reasons for fatal injuries by age group, showing what things are the greatest risk to...
Three ways to help your grandparents in a nursing facility
Seeing your grandparents in a nursing home isn't easy. Even if the facility is an independent living facility, your grandparents have the right to expect proper care. Spending time with your grandparents might be hard because you don't feel comfortable in the...
Postal worker hit and killed at car wash
A young postal worker was struck and killed at a car wash, while on the job, in what has been described as a freak accident.Since the accident happened at a business, there was video surveillance footage. It shows the driveway up to the car wash. A sidewalk runs right...
8 signs of nursing home abuse and neglect to be aware of
Nursing home staff members should take care of the residents of the home. Elderly residents who suffer at the hands of these individuals often have a long road to recovery. This includes the time it takes to heal from the physical, mental and emotional trauma they...
Man killed in violent DUI accident
A 57-year-old man is dead and a 19-year-old man is behind bars after a suspected DUI accident.The crash happened at the intersection of Hubbard Street and Ashland Avenue, and, despite the alleged involvement of alcohol, it was just 1:30 in the afternoon. Reports show...