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When most people think of brain injuries, including concussion, they think about a direct blow to the head. Whether that happens from a collision or when the head hits a floor in a fall, that impact can cause a brain injury. However, you should not dismiss the...
When summer arrives, the public pool becomes an oasis of cool relief under the sun's blazing heat. The laughter of children, the splash of diving bodies and the cool touch of water on the skin make pool days memorable. However, amidst all this fun, it is important to...
What you wear on your feet can determine whether you will be a victim of a slip and fall. Footwear is quite varied, and some styles make you more prone to instability and falls. There are a few points to consider when buying footwear that you will wear out and about,...
Slip and fall accidents can happen pretty much anywhere. You do not have to be in a dangerous area. In fact, many of these falls happen in homes, so the danger is present everywhere. National Floor Safety Institute explains keeping on top of statistics concerning slip...
If you or a loved one suffered a hip fracture, the recovery could become a long process. A hip fracture is one of the most dangerous and common injuries resulting from a slip and fall. According to MayoClinic, most hip fractures occur in two different locations: the...
If you hit your head after a fall, you could sustain a concussion. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that usually resolves on its own. At one point, doctors told patients not to sleep with a concussion. Research currently shows that it is usually fine,...
Falls are a major cause of injuries and fatalities in nursing homes across Delaware and the rest of the nation, and many such falls are preventable. Many nursing home falls also share similar characteristics in common. Learning how to mitigate the factors that make...
When your loved one lives in a nursing home, you want to make sure that he or she receives excellent care. Sometimes, nursing homes may not deliver the quality care that you expect. When this happens, you may need to step in. If you suspect there is a problem, there...
Slips and falls can happen anywhere, but they may be especially prevalent inside restaurants. Many teenagers work in food service for their first job. Restaurant managers need to make sure that their youngest and most inexperienced employees know how to maintain a...
Bedsores go by many other names, including decubitus ulcers and pressure injuries. There are several factors that can contribute to the formation of bedsores, including fragile skin, reduced sensation and prolonged immobility. If you have an elderly loved one who is a...