Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by intense or prolonged pressure over time. They can range in severity from patches of irritated skin to deep open wounds that expose muscle or bone. When...
Nursing homes are widespread across the country. According to the 2014 data from the CDC, there are approximately 15,600 nursing homes with 1.4 million residents in the United States. These facilities are necessary for providing assistance to many senior citizens....
When you chose to place your loved one in a nursing home, you did so with the expectation that they would have a better quality of life. You anticipated they would have people taking care of them day in and day out and ensuring for their physical and emotional...