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Congress Considers Stimulus for Social Security Recipients
The White House has propsed to give every Social Security recipient a check for $250 next year. This has spurred debate from all sides. Seniors are facing many real price increases. One senior said, “Health care — which is one…
Bed Sores Affect Not Only Physical Health, but Mental Health as Well
Bed sores (also known as pressure ulcers, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers) cause sever physical pain but according health care professionals they can cause mental breakdowns as well. Depression is a commonly observed effect from bed sores. To need help…
Wandering Leads to a Lowered Rating at One Assisted Living Facility
Ratings have been updated for an assisted living home where two patients wandered away earlier this year. In September a resident wandered from the facility, marking the second incident in one year at the home. The resident was found safe…
WSET Reports on Benefits of Nintendo Wii’s Donated By This Law Office
In July, I donated 18 Nintendo Wii gaming units to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Central Virginia, including one at the Central Virginia Training Center (“CVTC”) in Madison Heights (See News Blog dated July 30, 2009). On October…
Bruises as Warning Signs of Abuse
Elder abuse — the abuse of senior citizens- can happen in nursing homes, in the home of the senior’s children or with a trusted personal caretaker. It is important for anyone with an elderly loved one to know the signs…
Assisted Living Resident Celebrates 108 Years
An assisted living center resident, Chella Murphy, turned 108 years old on Thursday. At her birthday party she blew out the three candles on her cake all in one breath. “It feels good,” Murphy said about turning 108. “The only…