Although vehicle travel across the country dropped during the pandemic, the National Safety Council determined that highway deaths rose by 20 percent during the first six months of the year. The NSC, based on figures for June, anticipates that fatalities from car...
Month: September 2020
The psychological effects of physical restraints on the elderly
Nursing home negligence can mean countless things from simple inattention to intentionally causing harm. A negligent nursing home staff can be tied to medication errors, dehydration, injuries during transport and bed sores. Unfortunately, the use of restraints can...
How malnourishment or dehydration happens in nursing homes
Many elderly individuals reach a point where they need a help taking care of their basic needs, such as food. Thankfully, when an elderly parent, relative or loved one moves into a nursing home, it’s not difficult to find a place that offers meals. But what if they...
Importance of careful and timely follow-up after a car accident
Car accident victims have a lot on their minds after going through an accident. But one of the most important things to remember if you become car wreck victim is to carefully move through the follow-up process. Not rushing or delaying the steps you take after a car...