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When You Are Injured And Vulnerable
In the months or weeks following an elderly loved one's move into a new nursing home, they may begin to show signs that something is not right. Their emotions and regular habits may change, which may make family members wonder what they can do. Noticing elder neglect...
Motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports incidents and numerous other causes sometimes cause traumatic blows to the spine. The resulting spinal cord injuries often require emergent treatment and ongoing care to help people manage the resulting symptoms. Having an...
Car crashes around California continue to remain a regular occurrence. Even a minor collision may leave you feeling physical pain. One of the most devastating yet hard-to-diagnose injuries in a car accident is one to the brain. You may believe that a serious head...
Falls in nursing homes are far too common. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, half of all nursing home residents fall annually. The consequences of a nursing home fall lead to a poorer quality of life and decreased activity from the...
Due to how potentially high-stakes of a decision it is, choosing a nursing home is challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources that can help you through this stressful process. One way to ensure that you remember to ask about all important issues is to...
Big, clunky car seats may seem cumbersome and inconvenient to deal with at times. Add on top your child's complaints about having to stay buckled and you may feel tempted to not enforce the whole thing. However, evidence supports the importance of a car seat to...
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a well-known major cause of traffic accidents and arrests. There is less known about distracted driving, although awareness is increasing among the general public. While there are certain tests that people...
After entering a nursing home, your loved one may begin to act differently. This kind of sudden change can make you worry that there is something worse going on when you are not there. One sign of emotional neglect or abuse is depression in elderly residents. Since it...
As a cyclist, you need to focus on many issues with respect to road safety. Aside from road conditions, you need to think about other risk factors, such as drunk drivers, dangerous intersections and various hazards that can increase the likelihood of an accident....
Many elderly residents of California rely on nursing homes to provide them with the care they need. California has strict licensing and inspection requirements for nursing homes. Each facility must provide a basic level of care to maintain its license and continue its...