As family members, entrusting the care of our loved ones to a nursing home is a significant and often emotional decision. We strive to find a place where they will be safe, comfortable and well-cared for. However, amidst the many compassionate caregivers and reputable...
About 81% of nursing home staff in the United States had witnessed emotional abuse in their career, according to a National Council on Aging survey. This alarming statistic underscores the rampant prevalence of elder abuse in the country, particularly in health care...
For elderly adults, it can be a challenge to get into and up from bed with their limited physical conditions. Safety devices such as adult bed rails can make this easier. However, it only takes a poor design to make such a helpful device dangerous to its target users....
About 5 million older adults in the United States experience abuse at nursing homes each year, according to the National Council on Aging. This alarming number highlights the troubling issues occurring within the confines of nursing homes, where families expect the...
Nothing is safer and more comfortable than your bed, yet bed frames can still be a source of risk when you least expect them. A retailer has issued a recall for some 527,177 beds sold across America through Wayfair, Walmart and Overstock over risks that the beds could...
For every case of elder abuse that breaks out, 23 remain in the shadows. Every day, there are residents are being subject to psychological, physical and sexual abuse by staff in nursing homes. Even if you are confident that your loved one is safe at their facility,...
Teen drivers experience the same excitement and anxieties you had when taking your first solo drive. In Ohio, minors as young as 16 can apply for a probationary driver's license and legally operate a motor vehicle without parental supervision. Despite Ohio's relaxed...
Controlled substances are only available after you receive a prescription from a doctor and when a pharmacist dispenses the drug or a healthcare professional administers it to you directly. These medications may pose a risk of addiction or abuse and could also cause...