Lack of Staffing in Nursing Homes Affects Resident Care
Recent federal data suggests that most nursing homes had fewer workers on staff than they had self-reported to federal agencies. The news confirms the suspicions of many residents of long-term care facilities and their family members and puts residents at risk. Data shows nursing homes overstate staffing The recent data comes from an analysis by Kaiser Health News, which reviewed
My Car Was Hit While Parked – What Next?
Few things are as aggravating as coming back to your car, ready to slide in and turn on some music… and finding your car has been hit. Seeing someone hit your parked car and drive away as you are walking back to it is equally frustrating. You shouldn’t limit your responses to swearing and crying, though, understandable as those are.
New Ways to Heal: Art Therapy for Brain Injury Patients
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) leaves more than just a physical effect. Those who suffer a moderate or severe TBI often suffer not just physical impairment but also emotional and cognitive impairments. Modern trends in therapy aim have a holistic effect, helping the patient regain both physical and non-physical abilities. Appropriate therapy after TBI The impact of a brain injury will
When Is Surgery Necessary for a Neck Injury?
Your neck is a complex structure of spinal bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. Any one of those components can sustain damage in a fall or a motor vehicle accident, leading to severe acute or perhaps even chronic pain. And in some cases, patients need ongoing medical interventions, which may occasionally include surgery. The decision to have surgery is
Can I Recover Damages if I Wasn’t Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet?
California is the top state when it comes to motorcyclists. According to World Atlas, there are approximately 800,000 motorcycles registered here – at least 200,000 more than in any other state. For bikers and other motorists, this means accidents are more common and the CA legislature has adopted laws to minimize damage. Under California law, anyone riding a motorcycle must
How to Choose the Best Motorcycle for Seniors
As Baby Boomers approach retirement age, the average age of motorcycle riders has risen. In 2001, the average age of American bikers was 40. By 2010, the average age had climbed to 49. But it is not just that the biker population is aging – in 2009, more than 10% of new riders were over the age of 50. It is
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