A recent study found that most retained surgical object errors involve a surgical sponge. Each year, many thousands of surgical procedures are performed in Florida. The patients requiring such procedures put their trust in the surgeon to use their training and...
People sometimes talk about the risk of bedsores in a nursing home. The kinds of skin wounds happen when someone does not move often enough. Since the elderly may not be able to move on their own, it is up to the nursing home’s staff to help them shift positions often...
Most people are aware of the impact that falls can have on elderly people. When your elderly loved one falls occur at a nursing home, however, you may have new concerns. Could this fall have been prevented? Was it the result of abuse or neglect? Can you hold...
As our loved ones get older, it can be difficult for them to manage their daily medication on their own. Because of this, many elderly people rely on nursing home staff to ensure that they receive the medication they need. While sedatives, anti-anxiety medication or...
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition. Commonly referred to as a “blood infection,” sepsis is actually an extreme immunological response to an infection somewhere in the body. As the victim’s body tries to fight off the infection, chemicals in their...
There are many signs that an elderly person could be being abused, but one that is important to recognize is the change in behavior from a talkative person to one who is primarily silent. When someone is upset about something, they may become withdrawn or quiet. That...
For al living things, aging is inevitable, as are the perils that come with it. We start as infants, requiring constant supervision and help with nearly everything. As we grow and age into adulthood, we become supremely self-reliant, and while it’s nice to have a...
When you place your loved one into a nursing home, it’s with the understanding that they’re going to be taken care of. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes, the staff isn’t as attentive as they should be. They may be neglectful, forgetting to give your...
For most people, the idea of head lice infestations probably makes them think of school. Many people who catch head lice do so in communal spaces like schools where they are in close proximity to others for a long portion of the day. However, lice and similar insect...
Elder abuse and neglect crimes target one of the most fragile and vulnerable groups that make up Florida’s population. As a result, legislators and activists have kept up efforts to prevent these crimes and impose harsh penalties for those who commit them. One such...
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