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As you know by now, wearing a face mask while in public spaces can significantly reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus. Since the virus is known to spread easily through airborne transmission, wearing a mask around other people is the responsible thing to do. However, it’s not necessary to wear a mask in…

Unfortunately, there are several ways in which elders are abused while staying in nursing homes. Psychological abuse (or emotional abuse) is among the most damaging and prevalent forms of abuse that elders endure in nursing homes. Here’s what you should know about psychological nursing home abuse: Psychological Abuse Can Be Just As Harmful As…

What is Nursing Home Financial Abuse? There are several forms of nursing home abuse—none of which are easy to endure—but financial abuse can be particularly harmful to seniors. Strangers can rip off elders in long-term care through scams that  steal money from nursing home residents. However, it is more common for financial abuse to…

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…