Monthly Archives: September 2021
Gastroenteritis In Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents are often more susceptible to certain types of medical conditions. Unfortunately, gastroenteritis, or the inflammation and irritation of the stomach and intestines, falls under this category. Frustratingly, this condition in residents can often be traced to mismanagement on the part of the nursing home, which could be engaging in negligent practices…. Read More »
Was Your Loved One’s Broken Hip The Result Of Nursing Home Negligence?
Elderly nursing home residents often suffer from a wide range of medical conditions, including weakened immune systems, high blood pressure, and vitamin deficiencies. Unfortunately, these issues make it much more likely that a resident will sustain certain kinds of injuries, including broken bones. Broken hips, in particular, have proven to be especially common and,… Read More »
The Risk Of Spinal Cord Injuries In Nursing Homes
Elderly individuals are often more likely to sustain certain kinds of injuries. Spinal cord injuries, for instance, are especially common amongst elderly populations, who are more prone to falling. Unfortunately, besides being serious and painful in their own right, spinal cord injuries can also cause other illnesses, such as pneumonia, which can prove deadly… Read More »
Blind Spot Truck Accidents
All kinds of car crashes can result in serious injuries for the occupants of the vehicles involved. Some types of collisions, however, have a greater potential to cause injuries and property damage than others. Often, it is collisions involving large commercial vehicles (which have much larger blind spots than most passenger vehicles) that tend… Read More »
Is Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Providing Proper Diabetic Care?
Diabetes has become an increasingly serious problem in the U.S. in recent decades, especially among the elderly. In fact, some studies reveal that as many as 25 percent of nursing home residents suffer from diabetes and related complications, with their risk significantly increasing as they age. As with any medical condition, it is the… Read More »
