Riding a bicycle is great for your health and the environment. Many cities in Maryland are starting to encourage biking by installing bike paths and bicycle lanes on roadways. This can help to allow you to ride safely. You can even commute to work on your bike if you...
Month: August 2019
Bedsores may be a sign of elder abuse
For elderly persons in nursing homes or other facilities, bedsores or pressure ulcers may be the sign of a deeper problem. Bedsores occur when a patient is bedridden. If you have a loved one in a nursing home that shows signs of bedsores, it could be a sign of...
Who is responsible if a nursing home resident falls?
When a nursing home accepts your elderly parent as a new resident, it also assumes a certain level of responsibility for his or her health and wellbeing. Maryland law refers to this responsibility as a "duty of care." Per the Nursing Home Abuse Guide, a nursing home...