Losing a loved one is always difficult, especially when they passed away unexpectedly. Even as you struggle to overcome grief, you may find yourself saddled with unforeseen expenses, from medical bills to funeral fees and burial costs. You may feel overwhelmed and unprepared. However, you…

On February 7, 2022, medical device manufacturer Exactech notified surgeons that improperly packaged knee and ankle inserts were used in nearly 150,000 surgeries. These polyethylene plastic devices are designed to fit between metal parts in ankle and knee replacements to cushion joints. A patient should…

When your loved one is in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you trust that the staff will do everything in their power to protect their health, happiness, and well-being. While most nursing home employees take their responsibility seriously, some do not, and mistakes…

Children with cerebral palsy can face extraordinary challenges learning to master basic motor skills and physical movements. While scientists have spent years developing new techniques to teach children with cerebral palsy how to better control their bodies, a growing body of literature suggests that hippotherapy…

Whether you are sick, hurt, or visiting a patient, few people would fault you for thinking the hospital is the safest place to be. However, an unfortunate number of accidents occur inside medical facilities. Each and every year, thousands of people slip, trip or fall,…

Nursing home staff members are essential workers. Without them, there would be no one to care for our loved ones in nursing homes. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic began, many nursing homes underpaid their employees and understaffed their nursing homes. Now, however, the situation is…