For any family, making the decision to have a loved one move into a nursing home is a difficult one. We want to be able to care for our elderly family member, but there are situations when it is seemingly impossible to do with everything else going on. So, we put our trust in a […]
During spring, summer and fall, motorcycles are common on Mississippi’s roads. If you are a motorist, you must always look twice before turning, changing lanes or stopping suddenly. If you ride a motorcycle, though, you must wear protective gear every time you climb behind the handlebars of your cruiser, sport bike, dirt bike or ATV. […]
Nursing home residents may be subject to mental, physical or sexual abuse by staff members who are supposed to take care of them. In addition, healthcare fraud is a sign of abuse that many don’t think about. This may occur when a facility charges the government for services that weren’t rendered or for services that […]
When families in Mississippi see their loved ones enter a nursing home, they may be concerned with how they can protect their rights. Recent cases of nursing home neglect and abuse have drawn attention to the unacceptable conditions and treatment that vulnerable seniors may face inside some care facilities. Federal regulations and enforcement are some […]
For many families in Mississippi, the thought of elderly loved ones suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect is a nightmare. Elders in poorly run facilities may suffer from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, financial exploitation or neglect that leads to serious falls and other health problems. Data from one state indicates that the problem […]
If your mother lives in a Mississippi nursing home, naturally you expect the nursing home staff to give her the care she needs and deserves. Unfortunately, however, some nursing homes fall far short of their duty of care to their residents. When you visit your mother, keep an eye out for the following top six […]
The federal government is going to start keeping a closer eye on nursing homes in Mississippi and other states, according to a recent announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The action is designed to reduce incidents of nursing home neglect and abuse nationwide. The administrator for CMS says that the agency is […]
A survey conducted by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute and the National Safety Council confirms the fact that drivers, in Mississippi and across the U.S., become more distracted when passing emergency vehicles. A startling 71 percent said they take pictures or videos when passing first responders; 66 percent send an email and 60 percent post […]
During the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz scheduled for June 2019, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will perform Level I inspections on commercial trucks and buses. The alliance uses events like this to educate truckers in Mississippi and nationwide about safety issues important to the transport industry. Level I inspections involve a thorough evaluation of […]
If you have a loved one living in a nursing home, you want to be sure he or she receives the best possible care. You also want to trust healthcare providers to watch for bedsores, a common injury for those living in long-term care facilities. Also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers, bedsores are a […]