It is the duty of any nursing home staff to provide proper care to residents, including making sure they receive sufficient liquids. If you have a loved one in a home who may not be getting enough water, one way to tell is to check for possible signs of dehydration. A...
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The prevalence of falls among older adults
Every year, a significant number of older adults (those 65 and older) fall down. Sadly, these injuries can become particularly devastating for older people, whether they lose the ability to live independently or have an especially hard recovery due to the physical...
How costly is a spinal cord injury?
An injury to your spinal cord is likely one of the most impactful kinds of injuries you can sustain. It is the protective structure around a network of nerves that spreads down from your brain and out through your body. Damaging your spinal cord risks damaging nerves....
Understanding tailbone fractures
Slipping and falling in a public place is embarrassing and painful. If you fall backward, there is a risk of breaking your coccyx, also known as your tailbone. Tailbone fractures are rare, but falls are the most common cause. A broken tailbone is not always obvious...
What do you need to prove wrongful death in Maryland?
While it may seem that any person who causes an accident that results in a fatality should be liable for wrongful death, Maryland laws require specific circumstances to make those claims. If family members want to pursue wrongful death cases, they must prove these...
Three medical conditions that doctors frequently misdiagnose
Regular checkups with a doctor are essential for detecting early signs of illness. Unfortunately, physicians and other medical professionals often fail to identify underlying conditions, even when those conditions could prove fatal without timely intervention....
Examining data on pedestrian injuries
Whether you like to walk for fun, as a way to get exercise or because it is a more convenient way to get to work or take care of other responsibilities, you need to understand the hazards you could encounter on the road. Every year, far too many pedestrians become...
What are complications of bedsores?
Bedsores refer to injuries of the skin and underlying tissues that occur when a part of the body receives pressure for too long of a time. Though bedsores can occur just about anywhere, they typically develop over bony areas of the body, such as the hips, tailbone,...
What back injuries may result from slip and fall incidents?
Back injuries can happen for many reasons. In particular, slip and fall incidents send many people to the emergency room every year and do even more damage than most people know. What type of back injuries commonly occur because of slip and fall incidents? What should...
Teen driver-involved crashes rise during 100 Deadliest Days
Each year, teenage driver-involved car crashes increase across Maryland and the rest of the United States during a period known as summer’s 100 Deadliest Days. The name refers to the stretch of time that occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day when most high school...