The Proper Precautions Can Minimize The Possibility Of A Fall
When you’re a kid, it’s easy to bounce back from taking a tumble. But as we age, those falls that didn’t used to deter us can cause some fairly serious damage. Although you’re not always going to be able to have control over the environments you walk through, there are certain precautions you can take… read more
Report Shows Startling Lack Of Charges In Elder Abuse Cases
A new report out of Ottawa acts as a sad reminder of how few elder abuse cases actually lead to charges. The difficulties of bringing such charges to fruition should be understood, because in order to improve safety throughout the country, there need to be improvements made in this regard. This particular study found the… read more
Helping Elderly Loved Ones Avoid Self-Neglect
Deciding when the time is right for an elderly loved one to be transferred from an to some type of care center or assisted living facility is not an easy prospect. Oftentimes, the individual may balk at the idea, meaning that there are going to be some difficult conversations in the future. If someone of… read more
New NHTSA Safety Initiative Targets Drivers Over 65
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has grown concerned about the increasing numbers of drivers above the age of 65 who are going to be on the roads in the coming years. There were 35 million such drivers last year, which is up from the 21 million that were on the road in 2003. This… read more
Hidden Cameras Being Deployed In Nursing Homes To Catch Abuse
A new report takes a look at a trend wherein hidden cameras are increasingly being placed in nursing homes (either by concerned families or by government officials) to identify signs of abuse. Three states (Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico) have legislative language that distinctly allows the usage of surveillance within their rooms, and a handful… read more
Ensuring Safety With Elder Home Care Services
For those who aren’t quite ready to give up their independence to live in a dedicated assisted living facility, there are some options out there, and safety must be verified just like it would for those who are looking into a nursing home. A new report outlines some tips for those who are content to… read more
CarFit Stresses In-Vehicle Precautions Older Drivers Should Take
Driving is one of those things we tend to take for granted as we get older. Unfortunately, having decades of safe driving under our belts also means that we may fail to recognize the signs that our abilities are diminishing. To combat this potentially dangerous problem, which will affect all of us at one point… read more
Lawsuit Seeks To Force Timely Investigation of Elder Abuse Complaints
The California Department of Health has been in the spotlight recently for the way it handles reports of elder abuse in care centers throughout the state. Some have suggested that complaints about abuse are prompting slow-moving investigations that don’t adequately address the problem, and now, a lawsuit has been filed against the department in order… read more
Report Shows Deficiencies In Elder Abuse Investigation In California
A recent report paints a startling portrait of the sorry state of investigations of nursing home abuse throughout the state of California. For anyone that lives in a care facility or who has a loved one that lives in such a residence, the report from The Center for Investigative Reporting is a must-read, even if… read more
Research Highlights Danger Of Slip and Falls In Care Facilities
New research has come out that highlights the threat posed when an elderly individual suffers a fall. Understanding the information can help nursing homes and care centers make improvements to facilities that might be able to reduce the risk of a concussion and other types of injuries. The study hails from Simon Fraser University researchers… read more
How Employers Can Protect An Aging Workforce
The baby boomer generation is aging, and as a result, there are perhaps more older employees contributing to the workforce than ever before. Employers have to be ready for the unique challenges this will pose, taking certain safety precautions that keep older workers (and, as a matter of fact, all workers) safe. A new report… read more
Three Bills Seeking To Curb Elder Abuse in California Await Signature
California is looking to make large strides toward eliminating the possibility of elder abuse throughout the state. Three measures have already received the approval of lawmakers, and now all that remains is for the Governor to affix his signature to the bills before they would come into law, offering extended protections to those who are… read more