The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) offers shelter and support services to children and their families. However, the department has been having issues due to the high number of cases they have and the lack of adequate staffing. CYFD has an...
In recent years, medical spas have gained popularity as a go-to destination for various beauty treatments and skin care procedures. These establishments offer a range of services to help enhance clients’ overall well-being and appearance. Unfortunately, some medical...
In recent years, the general public has become increasingly aware of how vulnerable those in nursing homes are to fast-spreading infections. Older adults too often die as a result of seasonal flu viruses as they may struggle to recover from infections that manifest in...
A car crash can leave you with a variety of injuries. One of these is an injury to the spine. In fact, according to World Health Organization (WHO), car accidents are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries in the United States. Depending on the severity, an...
As a concerned family member, it can be devastating to learn that your elderly parent has developed bed sores while in the care of a nursing home. Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are a sign of neglect and can be a serious health concern for elderly...
When you admit a loved one into a nursing home, you expect quality services. New Mexico has certain requirements that facilities need to fulfill to operate. And the chances are you chose a facility that meets such qualifications. Nonetheless, a home may offer quality...
If you have recently lost a loved one due to circumstances that were either not their fault or were only partially their fault, you may be – very understandably – wondering whether you have cause to take legal action against those who are responsible for what...
The kinds of abuse and neglect that occur in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are rarely so obvious that they can be spotted at a glance. Loved ones, for instance, rarely arrive for a visit only to discover that a resident has a black eye from being...
Few people manage to go their entire lives without being involved in a wreck, and fewer still escape those accidents unscathed. You should always get medical help following a collision. You may seem fine, but some injuries may not show immediately. Here’s why: 1....
Those who work in nursing homes provide care for people who are incredibly vulnerable. Older adults in such facilities may have cognitive issues and/or medical concerns that leave them unable to live independently or with their immediate family members. They rely on...
