Bed Sores: When "Warning Signs" May Be Too Late

Bed Sores: When "Warning Signs" May Be Too Late
Bed sores (also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers) are considered one of the "warning signs" of nursing home abuse and, in particular, nursing home neglect. Nursing home abuse and neglect are becoming a major national issue in part because … Read more on Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog (blog)

Oregon sued over foster abuse in Salem home
Rizzo's filings accuse agency employees of allegedly ignoring escalating signs of abuse from the children _ including complaints of pain, redness on their buttocks and unusual behavior, such as smearing feces on walls. The molestations came to light in … Read more on Lebanon Express

Opelousas Police Department trains to recognize domestic abuse
Those and other telltale signs were discussed recently as members of the Opelousas Police Department participated in a domestic abuse education seminar to remind officers how to detect and respond to domestic abuse cases. The course was held May 28 … Read more on Opelousas Daily World