Florida has long been one of the first choices for states where elder adults choose to retire. The state’s Department of Elder Affairs estimates that more than 25 percent of Florida’s population is elderly, defined as over age 60. Some elders live independently, but others rely upon friends, family, or in-home caregivers to help them …
All parents know that it only takes a few unsupervised moments for children to wander toward danger. Out of curiosity or boredom, kids of varying ages often lodge inedible items into their mouths and even end up swallowing them. Luckily, most of these foreign objects pass through the digestive system within 24 to 48 hours, …
There are many personal injuries that can give rise to a legal claim. In an instant, one of these injuries to any part of the body can leave unsuspecting people with life-long struggles and health conditions. An accident victim’s ability to generate income and ability to enjoy life can diminish in both small and large …
Almost 40 million unintended injuries require a doctor’s visit every year. When an accident strikes, managing anything other than the immediate medical issues at hand can seem impossible. Reading about the legal process well ahead of time can help to keep you in the right frame of mind when a misfortunate event happens. Accident or …
Placing elders we love in a nursing care facility is a necessary reality for most families. Making the decision can be difficult and choosing the right facility can be anxiety-inducing. We trust those responsible for the care of our elders will treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve, and provide exceptional care, so …
Florida has more senior citizens than any other state. It is vitally important for official programs and laws to aim to protect elders who reside at home, in assisted living facilities, or in nursing homes. Florida has more than 690 licensed nursing care facilities, which house approximately 85,000 beds. At any given time, these beds …
Recovery from an accident of any kind is emotionally draining and physically painful. Often the only motivation accident victims have is the prospect of returning to their normal routines. Unfortunately, full recovery is out-of-reach for some accident victims. A permanent disability will change their lives forever. Types of Crippling Injuries From the head down to …
When 78-year-old Marilyn entered a nursing facility with a diagnosis of dementia, she was still full of fire and she could still cast a fishing rod. But within a short time of entering the facility, her family members noticed that she began taking a lot of falls. When they would visit, they’d often discover her …
Five Types of Elder Abuse to Look For The elderly members of society deserve care and respect. Unfortunately, not everyone offers elderly individuals the care they deserve. Whether an elderly loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted living facility or receives care at home, learning that someone has taken advantage of an elderly …
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