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If you’ve discovered an Iowa nursing home has been abusing your loved one, it makes sense that you’d want to remove them from that facility. Below are a few tips on how to take your family member out of a harmful facility: What Type of Abuse is Occurring? Identifying how your loved one is being …

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A motorcycle ride at night can be exhilarating.  But there are dangers that every motorcyclist needs to be aware of.  Here are three tips to stay safe while riding your motorcycle at night in Iowa: 1. Make Sure Your Motorcycle Headlight is Working Obviously headlights are incredibly important for riders when it’s dark.  Having a working …

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Every year, many Iowa nursing home residents are injured or killed due to falls.  Falls are a common occurrence in many facilities, but they don’t have to be. Many falls can be avoided if nursing homes use proper fall prevention procedures. Risk Factors for Falls in Iowa Nursing Homes There are two main reasons that …

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There’s nothing like riding Iowa’s highways and back roads on a motorcycle.  Whether riding alone, or with friends, it’s important to always follow Iowa’s motorcycle laws.  Here are 3 things every Iowa rider should know before they hop on their motorcycle: Iowa Motorcycle Helmet Law — Not Required, but Encouraged Iowa is one of a …

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In this day and age of social media, Iowa nursing home abuse has taken a different path. An example of this has been illustrated in a story by NPR.  A certified nursing assistant (CNA) for an Iowa nursing home posted a photo online of a resident who had soiled himself.  The demeaning photo was sent to …

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A serious motorcycle crash can be a life-changing event, especially if it’s a spinal cord injury. Depending on the location and extent of your injury, it may be difficult for you to walk, feed yourself, function normally, and perform tasks that you’re used to doing.  Whether you suffer a complete or incomplete spinal cord injury, …

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Understaffing is one of the biggest causes of nursing home abuse and neglect.  The vast majority of nursing homes in Iowa and the United States are understaffed.  There are a variety of ways that the lack of staff can affect nursing home residents and lead to abuse or neglect. 1.     Understaffing at Iowa Nursing Homes …

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If you’ve been injured in an Iowa motorcycle accident, it will be important to obtain a copy of the official accident report from the police.  This evidence will help illustrate what happened during the crash and could help you get a fair settlement in your personal injury claim. What Information Does an Accident Report Provide? …

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While Iowa nursing home residents have the right to move freely in their nursing home, sometimes extra precautions need to be taken to keep them safe.  Often, residents have underlying health issues that make wandering more likely. Why Do Nursing Home Residents Wander? There are a variety of reasons that your loved one may wander.  …

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Falls at Iowa nursing homes are an all-too-common occurrence and might be the result of negligence by the nursing home or its staff.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls results in a serious injury.  If your loved one has been injured in a fall at a nursing home, …

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