If a loved one trips and falls while under the care of a nursing home, you may hold the facility liable for the resulting injuries. However, no one wants this to happen in the first place. Understanding how slip and fall accidents impact older people can ensure that everyone takes precautions to reduce the risk of these accidents.
As people age, they can lose their stamina. This makes them extremely vulnerable to slips and falls. Slip and fall accidents among older people tend to be aggravated by factors such as reduced vision, weakness of the muscles, use of certain medications like antidepressants and sedatives, foot pain and balance problems.
Not every slip and fall is bound to result in a serious injury. Due to their fragility, however, older people can suffer the following lasting injuries following a slip and fall:
Anyone can slip and fall. If the accident victim is an elderly relative who is under the care of a nursing home, you may want to sue the facility for personal injury. Find out how proper legal guidance can help you pursue justice on behalf of an injured relative.
]]>The cold weather, shorter days and potentially hazardous road conditions require extra precautions to ensure a safe riding experience. Motorcyclists understand the lure of the open road, even in winter. However, safety must be a priority.
Consider the following tips on how to avoid motorcycle accidents during Indiana's colder months as you aim to increase your personal safety while riding.
For starters, there’s the fairly obvious “checking the weather forecast before heading out can help you avoid getting caught in dangerous conditions.” Yet, as “Well, duh” as this tip may seem, it can be easy to forget to take this step if you’re in a rush. No matter what’s going on, you’ll want to make this effort, especially because if you get stuck in the cold, you won’t have the trapped heat of an enclosed, running vehicle to help you.
Next, you’ll want to invest in high-quality, high-visibility winter riding gear. This includes insulated gloves, a well-insulated helmet with anti-fog visors and layers of clothing to maintain body heat. Proper gear not only keeps you warm but can also help you to stay focused on the road.
Winter conditions call for a different approach to riding. Increase your following distance to allow more time to react. Be smooth with your throttle, brakes and steering to avoid sudden movements that could lead to a loss of control.
Finally, you’ll want to keep in mind that with the warmer winter weather, the risk of semi-frozen and flash-freezing conditions is heightened this year. You’ll want to be just as vigilant when these conditions develop in winter as you are when they occur during the spring and fall.
Winter riding in Indiana can be a thrilling experience, but it demands respect for the season’s challenges. By following these tips, you can enjoy your riding experience while minimizing the risk of accidents. Remember, safety is not just a practice, it’s a responsibility.
]]>To help ensure that a loved one is getting the care they need, family members may need to keep watch of the following signs of elder abuse:
As people get older, it’s easier to suffer from bruises and cuts from minor injuries. An elderly loved one who has suffered from unexplainable bruises and cuts could be suffering from elder abuse. Broken bones and burns could also be a sign that someone is harming an elderly loved one.
Being in a nursing home or healthcare facility can be difficult for people. They may become quieter and more reserved. But, if an elderly person begins to neglect their health or become aggressive, depressed or sorrowful, then there could be issues with how they are being treated by staff.
Working in a healthcare facility or nursing home can be difficult, but it doesn’t mean staff can take their anger out on residents and patients. Some do, however.
Many residents are taken advantage of sexually in nursing homes and healthcare facilities. If there are bruises, cuts or bleeding around an elderly loved one’s genitals, they could be a victim of sexual abuse.
Some people may lull residents into a false sense of security to steal possessions or assets. If you notice unusual financial activity, or missing items, it may be that someone is abusing them financially.
Family members of people in care homes may need to learn about their legal options if they suspect an elderly loved one is suffering from abuse.
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