ASSISTED LIVING IS NOT JUST HOUSING. IT’S HEALTH CARE!
For the last two decades, assisted living programs have become an attractive option for Arizona families. Unlike traditional nursing homes, assisted living facilities closely resemble an average home. They offer seniors a sense of community while giving them the freedom to keep their independence for as long as possible. Unfortunately, many assisted living facilities do […]
THE SERIOUS RISKS OF POOR ORAL HEALTHCARE IN NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
Choosing to put your loved one in a nursing home is far from easy. Ensuring your loved one receives proper care while in that nursing home is even harder. Too many nursing home residents face neglect and abuse at the hands of their caretakers. We pay nursing home staff to keep seniors healthy and safe, […]
HOW ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES CAN HELP WITH NURSING HOME ABUSE
There is nothing more infuriating than a growing suspicion that your loved one is being abused or neglected in their nursing home. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know what happens behind closed doors. How are you going to take action if you lack proof? ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Fortunately, there are laws and protections in place to […]
STEPS TO TAKE FOLLOWING A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT
Getting into a serious car accident is always a possibility when we operate a motor vehicle. There are few things more terrifying than an actual crash. The world seems to stop, the sound is ear-splitting, and then you begin to worry if anyone has been seriously injured. Even though the event is mind-numbing, the moment following […]
5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF NURSING HOME ABUSE
Unfortunately, elder abuse is a growing problem. As baby boomers age, their need for nursing homes increases. Nursing home abuse is a very real problem. Understanding the five different types of nursing home abuse can lead to recognizing signs and symptoms, as well as preventing nursing home abuse altogether. The five types of nursing home […]
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN PHOENIX?
With its beautiful winding desert roads and picturesque landscape, it’s no wonder more than 200,000 registered motorcycle owners live and ride in Arizona. With so many bikes on the road at any given moment, the risk of getting into a motorcycle crash increases. Sadly, each year, more than 3,000 motorcycle accidents occur across Arizona. According […]
MAJOR CAUSES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
According to the CDC, in 2014, 2.87 million traumatic brain injury-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred. About one-third of these were children, and nearly 57,000 of the brain injuries resulted in death. Between 2006 and 2014, emergency room visits related to traumatic brain injuries increased by nearly 54 percent, while death rates related […]
REDUCING FALLS IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES
According to Managed Health Care Connect, preventing falls in nursing homes presents an ongoing challenge. While about 5 percent of adults aged 65 and older live in nursing homes, this vulnerable population accounts for about 20 percent of all fall-related deaths in this age group. Between 50 percent and 75 percent of nursing home residents fall […]
NECK AND SPINE INJURIES FROM A CAR ACCIDENT
Injuries to the neck and spine are common in car accidents. In fact, vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These injuries can range from mild to severe, and can cause catastrophic injuries and death. Once a spinal cord injury has occurred, it may be […]
5 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CONSIDERING A NURSING HOME
Choosing the best nursing home for your loved one can be a challenge. For those families who are considering a nursing home, these statistics from the National Institute on Aging could be helpful. As of 2015, there were 1.4 million elderly Americans in nursing homes. There are approximately 16,000 nursing homes across the nation, with about 1.8 […]