There comes a point in everyone’s life where their physical and even cognitive abilities begin to decline and they aren’t capable of doing things the same way they once could. Walking becomes more of a challenge and recalling basic information isn’t always easy. The reality is, this is a ... [Continue Reading]
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Truck Accident Prevention & Safe Travel For The Holidays
Many of us are traveling during the holidays to see family and friends. While it’s exciting to see loved ones again, it’s important to keep safety rules in mind as highways get more congested. Retailers and online stores rely on trucking companies to keep their shelves stocked or get ... [Continue Reading]
Preventing Truck Accidents in Winter Weather
As you may already know, winter weather requires us to be more careful on the roadway. To stay safe we can: Drive at a reduce speed Brake slowly and appropriately so as not to skid Watch out for icy surfaces, especially on bridges Clean snow and ice off our windshield properly before ... [Continue Reading]
How to Find the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One?
There are many factors to keep in mind when choosing the right nursing home for your loved one. Should you find one that’s located near your parent’s residence or near yours? Is my mom still independent or does she need nursing home care? As questions like these and many other come to mind a good ... [Continue Reading]
Verbal Threats Are Still Nursing Home Abuse
When we think of nursing home abuse, we often think of elderly residents being hurt physically when care is lacking in a nursing home facility. Issues that often come to mind are: Bed sores Dehydration or malnutrition Soiled clothes or linens Bruises Untreated infections These ... [Continue Reading]
How Can “Black Boxes” Help in Your Truck Accident Case?
When you think of black boxes, you may typically think of them as being linked to an airplane crash. Anytime a plane crashes, the plane’s black box can be used to investigate the cause of a crash and prevent the same from happening again. A similar investigation can also be carried out using a ... [Continue Reading]
When Forced Feeding is Nursing Home Abuse
As our loved ones age, their appetites may diminish or they may have health conditions that cause difficulty in eating and swallowing food. When this happens it’s important that our loved ones are not malnourished or dehydrated due to a reduced nutrient intake. Long-term residential ... [Continue Reading]
Quality Care Harder to Find for Residents with Mental Health Issues
Our elderly loved ones often need care in a nursing home if they face a mental condition like Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. This study performed by the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York found that nursing homes with the highest Medicare ... [Continue Reading]