As our family members age, they often need more care than is possible at home. Nursing Homes and Extended Care Homes abound in West Virginia. By law, these facilities are responsible for both the physical and mental well-being of their residents.
When you drive to work in the mornings, visit a grocery store or go to the hospital or clinic, you expect other citizens to use caution and exercise their duty of care.
The Holidays are about family and get togethers. If you have a loved one who is experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s, these times can be filled with breaks in routine, stress and frustrations. These patients still love getting visitors, just be sure to plan your visits to make them enjoyable for everyone.
We have all seen the videos and heard the horror stories. Many of us have even experienced a theft. Online shopping is a convenient way to knock out your Christmas shopping, but how can you be sure your packages will be there when you get home in the evening?
Thanksgiving is historically one of the busiest days for fire fighters and emergency workers. With everyone chopping, dicing, carving and cutting, it’s no wonder that kitchen accidents and fires are so prevalent!
When you entrust the care of your loved one to a residential facility, you expect they will be properly cared for, including administration of their daily prescription medicines.
Whether you are already employed or just applying for a job, employers are legally obligated to treat you fairly. According to Chapter 5, Article 11 of the West Virginia state code,
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most excruciating decisions family members can make
Each year, many employees are injured while on the job. While we all know about Worker's Compensation, we rarely think about it until something happens. Here are some guidelines on what to expect if you are injured on the job.
For many people, driving company-owned or personal vehicles is an important part of their job. Many of the same road hazards apply while driving on the job.
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