Bullying among seniors in nursing homes happens for many of the same reasons it does among school children. Like students, seniors in assisted-living facilities and nursing homes are around each other in close quarters every day. In many cases, seniors may feel...
7 common signs of nursing home abuse or neglect
We expect our loved ones in nursing homes to get the care they need from trained professionals. However, that outcome is not always the case, and unfortunately negligence and abuse are real threats to the health and safety of nursing home residents. Some things to be...
Know these additional health risks for people with spinal cord injuries
It goes without saying that spinal cord injuries can be devastating, often causing quadriplegia (partial or total paralysis of the torso, arms and legs) or paraplegia (partial or total paralysis of the legs). Unfortunately, paralysis is not the only health risk...
What are the signs of psychological abuse of the elderly?
Elder abuse comes in many forms, and although physical abuse may be the most noticeable and talked about, psychological abuse is a very serious problem in nursing homes and other care facilities. Many cases of abuse are not reported, and it's important for families to...
Proving lost wages after an accident
No matter how safe a driver you are, the risk of getting into a car accident still remains. For people throughout New Mexico, car accident injuries make it difficult or even impossible to return to work. Of course, bill collectors don't care if you're injured, and...
Can cameras help deter nursing home abuse?
Nursing homes are supposed to be environments where our elderly and vulnerable loved ones are provided with proper shelter and round-the-clock attention from staff, and many of those staff members are supposed to be trained to provide medical care. There are thousands...
Black+Decker announces recall of defective chainsaws
Anyone who has ever used a chainsaw knows that the risk of injury is high. It is extremely important that the user of the chainsaw knows how to safely operate it, and that the chainsaw itself is properly maintained — or else the consequences could be devastating....
Preventing falls (and subsequent falls) in New Mexico nursing homes
Each year, thousands of elderly people in New Mexico are admitted to emergency departments after suffering injuries due to falls. In fact, New Mexico's rate of fall-related deaths has been 1.5 times higher in recent years than the national rate. In New Mexico and...
Even a small head bump can pose a serious health risk
Car accidents, falls and sports all involve the risk of bumps to the head. In some cases, what seems like a minor bump can lead to lasting damage, including depression, difficulty concentrating and cognitive processing delays. The reality is that seemingly low-impact...
3 types of products commonly involved in product liability claims
Regardless of the standards a business employs to ensure that its products are safe, oversights can occur. The smallest mistake can lead to the deadliest of consequences. The discovery of a defect can, at best, lead to a consumer never buying the product or anything...
