When people reach a certain age or develop special needs, their families rely on assisted living facilities to provide them with professional quality care and attention. After all, nursing homes are expensive, but you do not mind paying the price required to give your...
Texting while driving is a dangerous habit that far too many adults are guilty of engaging in. People frequently act as though their choice to text while driving isn't a safety concern, possibly because they only text while stopped at an intersection instead of...
Nursing homes fill a major need in many modern families. They provide day-to-day support for older adults who can no longer live an entirely independent life. Those living in nursing homes can (theoretically) rely on others for basic care, including preparing their...
Elders expect efficient and professional care when entering nursing homes because these facilities usually employ well-trained staff and medical personnel. These doctors and nurses have obligations to maintain standards of care followed by the rest of the country....
An injury to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 3 out of every 4 TBIs lead to concussions. Concussions can happen from sports accidents, assaults and slip-and-fall accidents and car accidents. A concussion is the result of the head getting hit,...
The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is the New Mexico state agency authorized to act on behalf of children and other vulnerable people for their protection. The CYFD fulfills a similar purpose to the role of Child Protective Services (CPS) in other...
Elder financial abuse is a serious concern in nursing homes across the world. As the aging population grows, so does the vulnerability of seniors to financial exploitation. Elder financial abuse is the unauthorized or improper use of an older person’s funds, assets or...
For many people in the United States, nursing homes are the best option to care for their aging relatives so that they have the support and care that they need. However, an unfortunate reality is that in many nursing homes around the country, the elder residents are...
Losing a loved one is never easy. Learning that your loved one’s death could have been prevented can make loss all the more devastating. Know that when a loved one’s death is attributable to another person or entity’s negligent or wrongful actions, surviving family...
Medication errors in nursing homes can severely affect residents' health and well-being. While not all errors amount to abuse or neglect, they must be addressed to protect vulnerable individuals in these care facilities. Keep reading to learn more about medication...
