When you have a parent who has mobility issues, you make take extra care when trying to find a place for him or her to live once he or she is no longer able to manage independently. When trying to find an Ohio nursing home, you may want to ask about the efforts each...
Injuries
What are bedsores?
If you have an aging loved one in need of advanced medical care, a nursing home might be the best possible option. As hard as it is to place a loved one in a nursing facility, it is in their best interest if they require daily care, or are experiencing the effects of...
Laws protect nursing home residents
Putting your family member in a nursing home is a tough decision. The questions mount. Is this a good place? Will the staff take care of my parent? How can I trust these people with my loved one? State and federal laws that apply to long-term care facilities may help...
What are signs of nursing home neglect?
Neglect or abuse at a nursing home is a breach of trust that families of nursing home residents should not tolerate. Nursing home residents may experience neglect or injury in many different ways. While your relative may never suffer at the hands of a caretaker, you...
Nursing home injuries from abuse or neglect
Nursing home residents are prone to injuries, especially due to accidental falls and complications from health conditions. However, some injuries are due to abuse or neglect from nursing home staff members. Understanding the warning signs of elder abuse in a nursing...
Common questions facing those who just became paralyzed
An injury that leads to paralysis doesn't come with any warning. In one day, your entire life changes. Maybe it's a car accident, with another driver running a red light. Maybe it's a bicycle accident when a car cuts you off. Maybe it's a botched surgery in the...