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Resident-on-Resident Abuse in Nursing Homes

When families consider moving a loved one into a nursing home, many are concerned that he or she may suffer neglect or abuse from the staff. But what families may not consider is the treatment a loved one may receive from other residents. A recent study found that one of every five residents experience some […]

5 Tips for Caring for a Person with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be very challenging. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s have a progressive brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult to remember things, think clearly, communicate, and take care of one’s self. It can also cause mood swings and even change a person’s personality […]

5 Rules for ATV Safety

With temperatures dropping in Arizona, many will be making their way outdoors to take advantage of the cooler weather. Among those will be ATV riders. ATVs are a fun way to get out in nature and explore, but they can also be very dangerous. Not knowing vital ATV safety rules can put yourself and others around […]

More than a Dozen Lawsuits Allege Infections Caused by Bair Hugger Warming Blanket

At least 14 lawsuits have been filed against 3M Company and Arizant Healthcare Inc. in federal courts across the country in connection with their Bair Hugger warming blanket. The blanket was first introduced in 1988 by anesthesiologist Dr. Scott Augustine and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but is now manufactured by […]

AT&T’s New Simulator Shows Dangers of Distracted Driving

We’ve told you about AT&T’s ‘It Can Wait’ campaign and we’ve shown you some of the impactful videos they’ve created to show the consequences of distracted driving (their most recent video has nearly 5.6 million views on YouTube). If you or your teens have not seen the video yet, it’s definitely worth the watch. But […]