Hip and Pelvic Fracture Injuries Can Be Fatal Of all injuries fall related fractures such as pelvic fracture can be life threatening. It is essential that fall risks be assessed for vulnerable adults and efforts taken in the care plan
Hip Fracture Injuries Can be Fatal
Facilities Must Prevent Hip Fracture On of the most common forms of preventable neglect in elder care facilities are falls which result in hip fracture. Hip and Pelvic Fractures are Life Changing According to the CDC hip fractures are one
Monitor Residents at Risk
Facilities Must Monitor Residents The failure to monitor and supervise residents can lead to very serious outcomes. Common examples are allowing residents to wander or elope from facilities or protected areas of the building leading to falls and accidents, failing
Subdural Hematoma from Falls
According to the CDC, subdural hematoma is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the brain works. TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. Anyone can experience a TBI,
Fall Injury Prevention
Fall Injury Prevention in Nursing Homes Fall Injury Prevention. According to the Center for Disease Control, Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview – older adults can remain independent and reduce their chances of falling. They can: To Lower Their Hip Fracture
Fractures Due to Falls in the Bathroom
Falls in Bathroom Can Be Prevented Falls in the Bathroom, according to a new CDC study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), an estimated 234,000 people ages 15 and older were treated in U.S. emergency departments (ED)
Fractures from Falls
Fractures from Falls in Elder Care Facilities One of the most preventable forms to nursing home residents are fractures from falls. According to the CDC Tips in Preventing Falls Among Seniors – falls account for 87 percent of all fractures for people 65
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Due to Falls in Nursing Homes According to the Center for Disease Control a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of
Elder Abuse Attorney Kenneth LaBore
Minnesota Elder Attorney Kenneth LaBore Kenneth LaBore is a nursing home neglect and elder abuse attorney who handles cases throughout the State of Minnesota. Many elder abuse cases are also considered medical malpractice claims since they stem from legal duties