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Nursing home abuse is often physical or sexual. Family members might notice that the abuse is taking place because they see physical marks – such as bruises or lacerations – on a loved one. These injuries are unexplained, and they realize that they’re being caused by...
If you have an insurance claim, your insurance company may request that you submit a proof of loss form. A proof of loss form is a document that you're providing to the insurance company, which you're saying represents what your claim is for. This form provides a...
Falling out of bed is something that parents of babies are typically very alert to the risk of. As the baby grows up the likelihood of a fall and the consequences of one typically reduce. The risk ramps back up in the final years of life, however, as reduced bone...
When many people think of climate change, they just imagine that things are slowly getting warmer. But this is only a small part of the issue, according to NASA. Researchers note that these climate changes are creating more extreme weather on a global scale. For...
A home is the most valuable asset some people own, not only because of its monetary value but also because it’s where they live. Understandably, homeowners want to ensure that their home is in the best shape possible, but this is sometimes a challenge when there are...
Elopement – when a nursing home resident leaves the facility – is a serious concern, often leading to severe injuries. Those with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's disease are particularly at risk for elopement. You may think resident elopement is an...
When an elderly person enters a nursing home facility, family members expect their loved ones to be treated well. Nursing home caregivers should provide for residents by helping to ensure their needs are met, such as tending to their medical conditions. However, many...
Elderly people are more likely to sustain a severe injury in a fall. And when a fall results in a broken hip, there is an increased likelihood of them passing away within a year. We often place our loved ones in nursing homes for their own safety. But, if the facility...
When lightning strikes, it seeks the easiest path to the ground. That often means that it tries to strike tall objects. Some of them, such as trees, actually send sparks up to meet the lightning as it approaches. This establishes a connection, and the electricity is...
As people age, their bones lose strength, can break more easily and take longer to recover if they do. It is one of the reasons why nursing home management and staff must do what they can to prevent falls among their residents. One place residents sometimes fall from...