Tractor-trailers have two distinct parts. At the front of the truck is the cab where the driver sits. The cab is connected to the trailer that carries the cargo. When the trailer goes in a direction that the cab does not go, the result can…
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. This common infection leads to one death every two minutes—that’s more than the deaths attributed to prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combined. Sepsis is often a sign of nursing home abuse or neglect, but there are several steps you can…
Hearing loss is a common disabling condition among older people, including people residing in nursing homes. According to a recent study about hearing loss in nursing homes, people with hearing loss have a higher risk of suffering from depression and isolation than people without hearing…
You can’t be with your loved one in her nursing home every minute of every day. You want to trust the nursing home to provide her with the care she needs and the respect she deserves, but you may have a nagging suspicion that she…
What if you suffered a chemotherapy overdose when you were cancer-free and you had never even been prescribed chemotherapy medication? The results could be deadly, and the death could be completely avoidable. Cancer-Free Woman Dies From Chemo Overdose In 2018, a 75-year-old Utah woman, who…
Assistive technology could help improve your child’s quality of life. Your goal is to provide her with everything possible to increase her independence and confidence, but with so many choices, you need to know more before you decide what is right for her. Assistive Technology…