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Have you ever been asked to sign an Arbitration Agreement for any reason? Were you unsure exactly what you were signing? This happens often in nursing home facilities, and can lead to a signee losing their rights to pursue legal action in the future. In this blog, Tiano O’Dell’s Bill Tiano will discuss what an…

It’s reported that roughly one in ten Americans over the age of sixty have experienced some form of elder abuse. A common form of elder abuse is nursing home negligence, which is described as the refusal or failure of a staff member to fulfill their obligations or duties to an elderly resident. Examples of nursing…

Elder abuse is abhorrent and tragically common throughout the United States. The abuse of elderly adults can happen in an in-home setting, in a nursing home, or in another type of medical facility. It is crucial that loved ones understand the different types of elder abuse that can occur as well as when they should…

Falls are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in people over the age of 65. Due to the delicate nature of bone and other body parts at this stage of life, even something as simple as a fall out of bed can lead to devastating conditions such as broken hips, hematoma, and…

Bed sores are medically complex conditions that progress through a series of stages from 1 to 4. Stage 1 pressure ulcers are the least serious and resolve on their own with some simple intervention. By the time a pressure ulcer progresses to stage 4, patients are at risk of death from a number of serious…

Bedsores can be serious medical conditions that progress through a series of stages, each one more complicated than the next. By the time a pressure ulcer reaches stage 4, it is at its most serious. Stage 4 pressure ulcers are life-threatening because of the risk of potential complications they pose. A person afflicted by a…

Bedsores are serious medical conditions that can lead to a variety of complications. In some cases, these complications can lead to permanent disability and death. When a pressure ulcer develops to a stage 3 sore, it can seriously compromise the health of the patient. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and treatment of these afflictions can help…

Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are complex medical conditions that can lead to serious complications. Without appropriate intervention and treatment, pressure ulcers progress through a number of stages that become harder to treat. When an improperly treated stage 1 bedsore becomes more serious, it may develop into a stage 2 bedsore. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and…

Bedsores are painful medical conditions that arise from failure to turn or adjust incapacitated patients. Over time, these conditions can progress through several stages with a range of complications. Stage 1 bedsores are the mildest, but they can quickly lead to other stages without appropriate intervention and treatment. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and treatment for…

Pressure ulcers, or what most people call bedsores, are medically complex wounds that can lead to a range of negative health effects. At their mildest, they are still extremely uncomfortable and capable of causing intense pain. At their worst, they can cause infection and other complications in an already vulnerable population. Whether these wounds can…