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Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes is a Serious Issue in the U.S. According to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), “elderly who live in residential settings that offer long-term supportive services are at particular risk for abuse and neglect. They are particularly vulnerable because most suffer from several chronic…

Making the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home is not an easy one to make. You’ve likely exhausted all other options before doing the research to find the best possible home within your budget. Unfortunately, nursing homes are fraught with abuse and neglect. Oftentimes, nursing home staff are not adequately…

There are endless hazards on the road that can prompt accidents ranging in severity. Drivers need to be particularly careful when on the road near large trucks. Keep reading for advice from truck drivers to learn how to reduce hazards on the road for everyone. 5 Truck Driver Concerns #1 – Don’t drive alongside…

In order for the goods we purchase to make it to us, they need to be delivered to the stores we shop in or directly to our doorstep. Either way, just about all the goods we buy will make their way to us via commercial trucks. In a consumer-driven culture such as ours, that…

An accident of any kind can be a very frightening and stressful experience, but accidents with large trucks are even scarier and more worrisome. Luckily, there are some techniques that help drivers avoid these types of accidents. Keep reading for five tips to help you avoid colliding with a truck. 5 Tips 1 –…

Being involved in any type of accident can be stressful and traumatic, but truck accidents tend to be particularly damaging. Truck accidents occur for a wide variety of reasons, and the severity of these accidents vary considerably. Keep reading to learn about the statistics of truck accidents. Large Trucks Defined According to the National…

It’s unfortunate, despicable, and shameful, but nursing home abuse happens quite often in the United States. Even after the passage of the Nursing Home Reform Act, the Elder Justice Initiative, the Older Americans Act, and the Violence Against Women Act, various types of abuse pervades in nursing homes. Read on to learn some of…

Making the decision to place your elderly loved one in a nursing home is not an easy one to make. It’s likely that you did a lot of research on the nursing homes near you before choosing the one that best suits your elder’s situation and budget. Unfortunately, physical nursing home abuse is fairly…

If you’re in the United States and you have an elderly loved one that is staying in a nursing home, you’ll want to be sure that you listen intently to what they tell you. Read on to learn why it’s important that you listen to your elder’s complaints while they’re staying in a nursing…

If your loved one is being cared for in a nursing home, it’s completely normal to have concerns. With all the troubling stories that come out of nursing homes regarding abuse, it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on your loved one. Nursing home abuse typically occurs when the staff is inadequately…