There are many factors that contribute to dehydration in a nursing home, from patients taking medications that dehydrate them to not being given fluids regularly. Two of the biggest issues are inadequate staffing and poor supervision. Take, for example, the standard fluid intake a resident should have each day. On average, residents should drink around […]
“Love you, grandpa, you drive safely now,” you say as you wave him off down the driveway. “Don’t you worry about me, I’ve been driving 60 years, never had an accident yet,” he replies as he pulls away, narrowly avoiding running over your dog. Things have changed a lot since your grandfather started driving back […]
As summer encroaches, you may want to escape the city and head out to the trails to do some hiking. Atlanta has some great trails close to town, as well as the Appalachians a couple of hours away. As you approach the trails, you are entering deer country, where these and other animals roam freely […]
When you are young and active, bedsores probably never cross your mind. However, if your elderly mother is in a nursing home, you need to know about bedsores. What is a bedsore exactly? It is an ulcer caused by prolonged pressure on a specific area of skin. They can happen to people in nursing homes […]
As Atlanta temperatures are starting to rise, it is important to consider the effects this can have on driving. You probably know about the effects the heat can have on your car, but have you ever considered the impact the heat has on you when driving? The sun makes it hard to see: Squinting through […]
When it comes to driving, tiredness kills. Large trucks cause more accidents than any other vehicle type. So, it is vital for everyone’s safety, including the truck drivers themselves, that people who drive trucks for a living get adequate sleep and rest. To protect everyone, there are laws in place governing how many hours a […]
People never think they are going to be involved in a car crash, though accidents happen every day for many different reasons. When a fatal accident happens because of someone’s failure to follow traffic laws, the loss can seem all the more tragic and senseless. One recent car accident here in Georgia took the lives […]
You’ve noticed a different tone to your weekly visits or phone call check-ins with your relative in a nursing home. When you can’t stop by in-person, you find comfort in knowing you helped pick out their assisted living care facility due to its great care options and friendly staff. But the last time you chatted […]
What’s in a number? A common adage stresses that “statistics don’t lie.” That might be true, but what they seek to spotlight is also often susceptible of differing interpretations. Take a recent number highlighted by America’s preeminent traffic safety organization, for example. A look at U.S. motor vehicle fatalities during 2019 Safety regulators from the […]
Georgia’s beautiful roadways have always attracted enthusiastic motorists. Whether taking I-75 north out of Atlanta toward Chattahoochee National Forest or cruising down I-95 along the coast, drivers will find miles of road to enjoy. Today, these roads stand much emptier than they did last spring. The temporary lockdown keeps the majority of residents safe inside […]