Many people instinctively want to run away from a dog that seems aggressive or dangerous. If it runs at you while you’re out for a walk or a jog in the neighborhood, for instance, you may think about running across the street or the other direction down the sidewalk....
Many injuries only cause temporary changes to your life. A broken leg may cause mobility issues for a few months, for example, but it will heal. Even something like a torn ligament can generally heal in a year or so with proper surgery. But when it comes to brain...
If you have a loved one with dementia or other serious cognitive issues living in a residential care facility, or you’re looking for a care facility for them, you may already be familiar with the term “elopement.” The National Institute for Elopement Prevention...
People often need a bit of help when they reach an advanced age. This is something that you might have experienced with your elderly parents recently. You and the family have come together and decided that the best thing to do is to move your parents somewhere where...
Nursing home residents depend on their caregivers for almost everything, including food and water intake. Therefore, when a nursing facility is understaffed, it may be impossible for staff members to give every resident the care and attention they deserve. The worst...
Leaves are turning orange and falling from the trees, stores are stocking up on Halloween costumes and Christmas decorations and people are pulling out their jackets, boots and sweaters: These are all signs that fall is finally here. Does it ever feel like people...
Halloween brings out the little kid in everybody, which may be why it has become one of America’s favorite holidays. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the country’s most dangerous nights of the year for people, especially children. While there are a variety of reasons...
Most landlords want to keep tenants in place for as long as possible. They accomplish this in several ways, by doing things like charging a fair price for rental units, responding timely to tenant complaints and keeping the premise safe and in good condition....
There are a lot of myths held about personal injuries. Because of this, many people put off filing personal injury claims, causing injuries to worsen or impair someone's life. It’s easy for people to believe what they hear from another person's account, which may lead...
Your family member deserves dignity and respect when living in a nursing home. However, when staff fail to uphold their duty of care, your family member can suffer. A common sign of nursing home neglect is bedsores, which can be extremely painful and life -threatening...
