It’s disconcerting when a piece of equipment supposedly designed to address older adults’ medical needs results in harm. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration reveal reports of injuries and deaths caused by adult...
Most American households have multiple pieces of furniture. Customers expect them to be long-lasting and safe because of the high price tag. Nobody ever thinks their furniture, such as bookcases or chairs, will harm them or their kids. Despite this, thousands of...
There are times when we need the help of a nursing home facility to care for our elderly loved ones. Because of the potential for abuse and neglect, having to rely on strangers for their care can be nerve-wracking. Still, there are ways you can protect loved ones from...
The idea that nursing homes are boring and unpleasant is a running gag in popular culture. Some older adults truly fear moving into nursing homes and similar assisted living facilities because of these depictions. Although there are unsafe and unpleasant nursing...
