Traumatic brain injury is one of the most significant causes of disability in the United States. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 13.5 million Americans can no longer work because…
There are many potential signs of elder neglect and abuse, but one of the more common ones is the presence of bedsores. Understanding what causes bedsores and the type of treatment required to prevent them from appearing is important so…
Your risk of falling increases as you age for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, a fall that you take results in a mild traumatic brain injury that can have a significant impact later. According to AARP, here is some information…
When your place your loved one into a nursing home in Virginia, you want to know that they will be safe. Stories of abuse and neglect can heighten your sense of fear and uncertainty. The National Center on Elder Abuse…
If your grandmother lives in a nursing home, you expect her to receive top-quality care. Unfortunately, though, that does not always happen. In fact, the National Center on Elder Abuse reports that more than 90% of nursing home residents have…
Those in Virginia Beach that trust their loved ones to the care of nursing homes do so expecting that their family members or friends will not experience abuse at the hands of their caretakers. Yet often, it is not what…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as a concussion, can have a dramatic impact on your life in Virginia. In some instances, a TBI can be fatal. Understanding the common causes of TBIs can help you to know when…
Emotional abuse is insidious because it does not leave outward physical damage, and it is especially deplorable when inflicted by Virginia nursing home staff upon residents. Elderly adults are typically intelligent enough to recognize mistreatment, yet they often internalize emotional…
One of the most frightening aspects of a loved one suffering a traumatic brain injury is the uncertainty that comes with it. You want to expect the best while also understanding that they (and you) face a potentially long and…
When a loved one needs high-quality, 24-hour care, a nursing home may be the best option for Virginia residents who cannot care for them at home. You expect that the facility treats your family member with respect and the care…