Many older adults living in California and throughout the United States have certain risk factors that make them more likely to fall and injure themselves. Many older adults with mobility issues also live in nursing homes because they need extra help getting around....
Month: April 2023
Falls cause 95% of hip fractures in older adults
Many older adults living in California and throughout the United States have certain risk factors that make them more likely to fall and injure themselves. Many older adults with mobility issues also live in nursing homes because they need extra help getting around....
The role of speeding in California vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents happen every day in California, causing property damage, personal injury and fatalities. Most accidents happen due to a variety of poor driving behaviors. Speeding remains one of the leading causes of damaging accidents in the state. High...
5 common driving distractions to avoid
Distracted drivers are everywhere you look, making California's roads exceedingly dangerous. According to the California Highway Patrol, nearly 10,000 people sustained injuries, and 96 died in distracted driving crashes in 2021. Here are some common driving...
Why do doctors recommend amputation?
Catastrophic injuries may occur at many different junctions in life. Whether at work or in a car, it is impossible to predict entirely when they may happen. In some severe cases, it is even possible that a person may have to undergo amputation in order to save their...