Pandemic Increased Risky Behaviors U.S traffic deaths have increased in the past year. The “estimated crash deaths jumped at least 50 percent.” The cause is unclear but the pandemic seems to play a role in setting records and raising alarms for the safety of drivers around the country. “Risky behavior and traffic fatalities” are linked
Mechanism Mismatch Elder physical abuse among nursing home residents is prevalent. At least 10% to 25% residents suffer. A 2012 Michigan State University study determined that 1 out of every 4 people living in a nursing home suffered physical abuse. “We’re now on track for elder abuse to triple in the decade between 2020 and
Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation nursing home failed Kathleen Laurel and her daughters, Lisa Howard and Kelly Pesek. The filthy conditions at the nursing home allowed ants to crawl all over a vulnerable resident. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a detailed report on the incident. Caregivers told investigators about other neglect from
It is a travesty how we treat our elderly veterans. Fox News reported on poorly operated nursing homes by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Short-staffing, inadequate supplies, and burnt-out caregivers lead to the neglect of those who protected and defended this great country. These facilities care for the most vulnerable vets in need
Controversial former American Idol contestant killed a man while driving under the influence. See WSPA article. 17 year old Caleb Andrew Kennedy was so impaired he drove over a man in his own driveway. He then dragged him into a garage causing the horrific and wrongful death of Larry Duane Parris. The Court denied bond.
As a nursing home attorney for over 26 years, I have seen the dangers of bed rails. They give a false sense of security. They confuse and frustrate demented residents. Some vulnerable adults get stuck and asphyxiate while in bed. Finally, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled one dangerous bed rail. The U.S. Consumer
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