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The unfortunate reality for most adults is that lessons are most often learned from the direct consequences of failing to heed warnings. For example, a person may start to exercise and diet religiously only after suffering a heart attack that their physician warned was a real possibility, or set aside money for home repairs…

The glare from the sun can blind you behind the wheel, leading to an accident. For example, one driver was coming up over a hill, and the sun hit him in the eyes as he topped that hill. On the road in front of him, in a crosswalk, was a woman who was crossing…

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 even killed while in a nursing…

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 aging, such as problems with an elderly person’s gait…

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 people of a specific age. When going over these risks…

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 facility, but your grandmother or grandfather can benefit from you coming by….

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 in front of the…

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 experience. Keep a watchful eye for signs of…

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 that the 19-year-old was driving down Hubbard, and witnesses…

Nursing home abuse is something that family members often have to watch out for, looking for signs of things that the elderly may be unable to report on their own. If you suspect that abuse is occurring, ask these questions: 1. Is there immediate danger? If there is, you may need to call 911…