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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease presents numerous challenges, both emotionally and practically. This is one of the reasons why many families who have elderly loved ones with this drastic cognitive decline illness choose to enroll them in nursing homes....
Many employees do not enjoy having a dress code that they need to follow. However, most dress codes are completely legal. An employer can provide the workers with a uniform or they can just give them general guidelines, such as saying that office workers need to have...
It’s unusual to see the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court agree on anything. However, they recently issued a unanimous ruling in a discrimination claim that could benefit employees around the country. Courts have traditionally required those who file claims...
Obviously, sexual harassment has no place in the workplace. Unfortunately, it remains a pervasive issue in various workplaces and can sometimes affect one’s career advancement. If you’ve been denied a promotion after rejecting unwanted sexual advances from your...
Memory care facilities cater to residents with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. These individuals are inherently at a higher risk of harm than most other residents of long-term care facilities, due to the nature of their...
A lawsuit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court has brought serious allegations against Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in Kansas City, where a 23-year-old female employee claims she was sexually harassed and assaulted. Represented by Douglas Carter of Carter Law Offices, the...
When you trust an elderly loved one’s care to a residential facility, the last worry on your mind might be the possibility of sexual abuse – but it happens. Nobody has a clear idea of how many nursing home residents actually suffer unwanted sexual contact, largely...
There are so many nursing homes available that choosing an appropriate one can be challenging. The majority tend to promote themselves well, perhaps through glossy sales brochures or enthusiastic personal tours. Yet it’s clear that not all of them are as good as they...
Sexual harassment is an unfortunately common feature of workplaces across the country and the world. While there have been considerable efforts to increase awareness of it and of the fact that people have a right to workplaces free from it, it still persists....
Care facilities are supposed to be a safe and comfortable environment for society’s most vulnerable loved ones. Regular movement and repositioning are essential components of care in residential facilities when residents are bedridden or are largely confined to a...