Nursing homes have a long history of staff understaffing and mediocre quality of care. The government has proposed new minimum standards to address the issue. However, the director of public policy at National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care says the new...
Health insurance exists primarily as a means of limiting personal liability. Someone who has a major medical issue can rely on health insurance to cover the cost of their care. Many different people buy into group plans and policies, which means that there is a large...
There’s more to the brakes of a car than just the disk brakes and calipers. Brake fluid helps the entire braking system work, transferring force into pressure. But what happens when a car’s onboard systems fail to detect fluid levels? This is the crux of Ford’s latest...
Regular car maintenance is costly and time-consuming, which may lead you to delay or skip essential tasks. Moreover, cars seem to work just fine without it, fostering complacency. However, neglecting to check on your car may mask underlying issues or allow existing...
You may be out on a seemingly mundane day when you suddenly witness a tragic turn of events – a car deliberately fleeing an accident scene without leaving contact information or rendering reasonable aid to potential victims. Your emotional instincts may tell you to...
Thousands of people lose their lives in accidents every year. Many of these accidents are caused by the actions of another party. Some of the most common fatal accidents include: Motor vehicle accidents Workplace accidents Slip-and-falls Medical malpractice When...
The very first step in treating a medical condition is accurately diagnosing it. Even though the internet can help someone create a shortlist of potential explanations for their current symptoms, the careful review of a licensed medical professional is almost always...
Patients trust their surgeons to perform surgical procedures with undivided attention. After all, having their bodies cut open is a matter of life and death. So, the prevalence of “concurrent or simultaneous surgeries” taking the spotlight in recent years raises...
Most human beings look for a sense of belonging in the world, and we find that when someone unconditionally loves and cares for us. When we lose that person, our whole world can fall apart. The unexpected loss of a loved one can cause tremendous pain. But you don't...
Fungus infections are a growing problem in nursing homes. Even more troubling is that it’s not readily noticeable. The nursing home may not know about it or opt not to inform the residents’ family members. Prolonged mold exposure could cause significant health...
