Taking medicine can be a typical way to treat various mild to moderate illnesses, with some severe conditions relying on potent substances to address or control symptoms. Still, these medications could be the root of different health issues if taken incorrectly....
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5 common types of nursing home abuse in Georgia
Ads for nursing homes often feature a montage of happy residents, friendly staff, well-lit rooms and engaging activities. These impressive marketing strategies may be one of the reasons why you considered entrusting a certain facility with your loved one. However, not...
The link between repositioning and bedsores in nursing homes
Many families place their elderly loved ones in a nursing home to ensure their care and safety. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents suffer injuries due to staff neglect. One of the most common injuries resulting from nursing home neglect are bedsores, which can...
The risk of inadequate meal supervision in nursing homes
As your loved ones age, even eating can become a challenging and potentially fatal task. Dysphagia or swallowing problems are common in older adults, making mealtime supervision essential. Sadly, negligence in nursing homes can contribute to choking incidents,...
How wandering in nursing homes result in personal injuries
When residents in a nursing home move about the facility without a clear destination or purpose and without awareness of potential dangers, they are at greater risk of sustaining injuries. This act of wandering especially happens with residents suffering from...
Bedsores and their health risks to nursing home residents
Bedsores develop when a person remains in one position for a very long time, putting pressure on certain areas of the skin until those spots turn into a wound. While bedsores are easily avoidable, they remain a serious issue for many nursing home patients. Without...
Is your elderly relative malnourished?
Placing your elderly relative in a nursing home is a big decision, but doing so may be in their best interests. Your relative may need round-the-clock assistance with day-to-day living, and this is something that an assisted living facility can provide. They can help...
3 signs of nursing home abuse and neglect
People who are living in nursing homes expect that they will receive proper care. They don’t expect to be subjected to neglect or abuse by the people who are supposed to care for them. Unfortunately, neglect and abuse are possible in these situations. While most...
The dangers of nursing home elopement and wandering
Whether you’re looking for a good nursing home or other care facilities for a parent or other elderly family member or you already have a loved one in a facility, it’s crucial to know about elopement. Elopement in this context has nothing to do with marriage. It...
How long do you have to sue for nursing home injuries in Georgia?
When a loved one’s health begins to deteriorate due to age, they might need specialized care. For this reason, you may opt to send them to a nursing home. But what happens if the nursing home fails in its duty of care for your beloved leading to preventable injuries...