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Pulmonary Embolism: Everything You Need to Know

A pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs. It is usually caused by a blood clot in the leg called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. Since pulmonary embolism almost always occurs in conjunction with deep vein […]

Alternative Modes of Transportation in Arizona for 4th of July

The 4th of July is the time of year where family and friends gather to BBQ, swim out by the pool, watch fireworks, and have a good time. But all too often celebrations turn tragic due to drunk drivers. The fact is that this iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest of the […]

Nurses Neglect Disabled Nursing Home Resident Bleeding on the Floor for 20 Minutes

Two nurses and a nurses aide in Queens, NY have been arrested for allegedly neglecting a 51-year-old physically and mentally disabled resident for 20 minutes as he lay on the floor bleeding, and then dragging him across the hallway to his room. It was all caught on a security camera, and although it is hard […]

10 Smart Bicycle Safety Tips

June 21 was officially the first day of summer, and due to the Arizona heat, more and more bicyclists will be hitting the roads early in the morning and later in the evening to take advantage of cooler temperatures. This makes for a nicer bike ride, but can be a bit more dangerous for riders. […]

3 Things You Can Do To Prevent Wandering and Elopement

One of the most life-threatening issues a person with cognitive impairments faces when in the care of a group home or nursing home is wandering and elopement. The National Institute for Elopement Prevention and Resolution (NIEPR) defines this as, “When a patient or resident who is cognitively, physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or chemically impaired; wanders away, […]