Bedsores (which are often called “pressure ulcers” by those in the medical field) are basically skin wounds caused by nothing more than repeated pressure and force against the body — often from the victim’s own body. They typically occur anywhere that a patient’s body...
When your parent can no longer support him or herself, you must trust a nursing home facility to provide care and treatment. You want to make sure that you leave your parent in the hands of a responsible, professional facility. Unfortunately, some companies may choose...
Elderly individuals are among those most vulnerable to abuse. There are a few reasons for this, including that they may be isolated from being able to report the abuse, they may fear reporting the abuse due to the potential for retaliation, and they may not be strong...
Pressure sores, which are often known as bedsores, are one potential sign of elder neglect. They happen when an elderly person who cannot move well on their own is left lying in the exact same position for too long. The pressure points against even a soft mattress can...
One of the side effects of remaining sedentary sitting in a chair or lying in a bed for too long is that patients tend to develop bedsores. Medically, these pressure sores are known as decubitus ulcers. But no matter what you call them, they spell real trouble for...
When it became clear that your father was dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, you chose a facility near your home for his care. He has been a resident there for six months. In the beginning, he seemed content and was doing as well as expected. Lately, however, you have...
Elder abuse is something that shouldn’t happen, regardless of the situation the elder is in. Whether they’re being cared for by an in-home aide or are in a nursing home, they deserve to be respected and to receive appropriate care. Unfortunately, elder abuse does...
While they’re associated with one another, abuse and neglect are not actually the same thing. Abuse refers to the mistreatment of a person physically and psychologically. Neglect means to fail to care for someone. With cases of elder neglect, what you’ll notice is...
Perhaps you have been looking for an assisted living facility for your mother, and you found one that seems a good fit. You have inquired about staff professionalism and competence to deal with medical issues that might arise, but did you specifically ask how they...
Elder neglect creates a situation where an elderly person is not cared for appropriately. Essentially, their needs are ignored or forgotten about, leaving them to fend for themselves when they may not be capable of doing so. As someone who wants to make sure that your...
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