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There are times when we must entrust the care of our elder loved ones to others.  Unfortunately, despite the most meticulous research and constant vigilance, these loved ones can fall victim to abuse within the facilities we trust to care for them.  It can sometimes take a little ingenuity to reveal...

Transcript: According to Section 483.25(c) of the Federal Code, a nursing home must ensure that a resident who enters a facility without pressure sores does not develop bedsores unless the individual’s clinical condition demonstrates that the bedsores were unavoidable. Unavoidable means that the...

Transcript: If your loved one was hurt or died at a Georgia nursing home or assisted living facility, you will want to speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Under Georgia law, if the injury or death was caused by verifiable abuse by the nursing home, then your loved one will h...

Transcript: If your loved one was injured or passed away at a nursing home in Georgia, you will want to speak with a nursing home neglect lawyer right away. If the injury or death was caused by the negligent act of the nursing home, then there may be a claim against the facility. NURSING HOMES C...

Transcript: If your loved one was injured or passed away at a nursing home in Georgia, you will want to speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer right away. But how do you find the right lawyer for your case? What can a lawyer do for you? HOW TO FIND A GEORGIA NURSING HOME LAWYER Doesn’t it see...

Transcript: If your loved one is a resident of a nursing home or assisted living facility, then you have no doubt heard the term “Braden Scale.” This is particularly true if your loved on uses a wheel chair or spends much of his or her time in bed. The Braden Scale is a test that assesses the resid...

Transcript: How long it may take for a bedsore to heal will depend on the severity of the bedsore, and whether appropriate treatment has been provided. According to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, bedsores progress through four stages. Stage 1, the initial stage, through Stage 4, the mo...

Transcript: There are many treatments for bedsores. The type of treatment provided will often depend on the severity of the bedsore. In other words, what might be helpful for a Stage 1 bedsore will not be enough to heal a Stage 4 bedsore. Treating Stage 1 and Stage 2 Bedsores With Stage 1 and...

Transcript: Bedsores, otherwise known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are an injury to the skin and underlying tissue. According to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, there are three causes of pressure ulcer wounds. First, and the most common, is prolonged pressure on the skin. ...

Transcript: Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, pressure sores, or decubitus ulcers, are an injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel has identified three causes of bedsores. Pressure: Prolonged pressure on the skin compresses the tissue underneath...