There are so many reasons that a nursing home resident may fall, it could be difficult to imagine preventing every incident. Still, if your loved one is in a California nursing facility, you want to know that staff is doing everything possible to eliminate fall risks....
Month: September 2019
How can nursing home staff identify and eliminate fall risks?
There are so many reasons that a nursing home resident may fall, it could be difficult to imagine preventing every incident. Still, if your loved one is in a California nursing facility, you want to know that staff is doing everything possible to eliminate fall risks....
Burn injuries can affect more than the skin
Anyone in California may suffer a burn, whether from a hot surface, a chemical, an electric shock or some other source. In a car accident, any of these types of burns are possible. Any burn, even those that affect only the outer layer of skin, may be extremely...
California pedestrian deaths in the first half of 2018
A preliminary report of vehicle-pedestrian fatalities in the first half of 2018 seems to indicate that walking has become more dangerous as smartphone use and the number of larger vehicles has increased. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association,...
Common medical errors at hospitals
The hospital is supposed to be a place that you feel comfortable and gives you the opportunity to recover. Your expectation when seeing a medical professional is that you are in safe hands. The unfortunate truth is that mistakes still happen even in this environment....
What to do if you suspect abuse, neglect at a nursing home
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you should be able to expect that he or she is receiving capable, dignified care. You should be able to expect that your loved one is in good hands and feels safe. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for too many California...
Did a motor vehicle accident cause your concussion?
You can suffer many injuries in a motor vehicle accident, with a concussion among the most common. This type of traumatic brain injury affects brain function, leading to a variety of symptoms. Some of the most common signs and symptoms of a concussion include:...
