Bedsores are also known as pressure sores, pressure ulcers are basically skin wounds and generally form in those areas where a person can have the least […]

Elder Abuse and neglect is a widespread problem, and the fact that abuse of the elderly often goes unreported is particularly tragic. We must understand Elder […]

A woman is suing HCR Manorcare after she claims her family member was neglected while he was a resident. Manor Care, Inc.; HCR Manor Care Services, […]

One in three hospitalized patients experiences a medical error during the course of their stay, a study published this month in the journal Health Affairs reported. […]

The degree of dehydration is graded according to signs and symptoms that reflect the amount of fluid lost. In the early stages of dehydration, there are […]

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The U.S. Department of Health insurance and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General investigated the number of individuals with criminal records working in nursing homes. To […]

Bed Sores are Caused by Pressure A bed sore, also called a pressure ulcer, is an area of skin damaged after a two to three-hour loss […]

Bed sores also go by the identity of decubitus ulcers and they are ulcers of the skin that appear due to prolonged pressure. Bed sores are […]

Bed Sores can Cause Sepsis If your loved one has a bed sore and is later diagnosed with sepsis then there is a strong likelihood that […]