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Detecting nursing home abuse: know the signs
As your loved ones age, ensuring their safety and well-being becomes a top priority. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a reality that occurs in nursing homes across the country. It is critical to remain vigilant so you can detect any signs of nursing home mistreatment or neglect.
Whether your loved one can or cannot communicate with you, it is vital for you to observe your family member and their surroundings when you visit them. Some signs that your loved one is being subjected to nursing home abuse include:
Physical signs
Physical abuse can manifest in many forms. Abuse can leave physical marks on the body, as well as bruises, cuts, burns or fractures. Be watchful for signs of excessive restraint, like rope marks on your loved one’s wrists or ankles.
Emotional signs
Abuse takes a psychological toll on a person. Keep an eye out for sudden changes in your loved one’s behavior, such as not wanting to participate in activities they used to enjoy, increased anxiety, mood swings, insomnia, social isolation or strained relationships with caregivers.
5 most common reasons for car accidents
Car crashes are unfortunately common in the modern world, and these accidents can be devastating, causing immense damage, injuries and sometimes death. While accidents can happen because of several factors, identifying and understanding the most common reasons behind them is crucial.
Recognizing these causes can proactively reduce their occurrence and enhance road safety for yourself and others.
Distracted driving
One of the leading causes of car accidents today is distracted driving. 3000+ people die each year in car accidents caused by distracted driving. With the increasing prevalence of smartphones and other electronic devices, many incorporated into the vehicles themselves, drivers often get distracted by texting, making calls, browsing social media and checking work email.
Navigation systems are also dangerous because, while they serve a useful purpose, they can cause a driver to become distracted and take their eyes off the road, which can easily lead to an accident.