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8 Surgery Safety Issues and How to Remedy Them

Millions of people undergo surgery every year in the U.S. and with so many things that can go wrong this is often a very difficult decision for patients to make. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine report that there are 39 cases weekly of a surgeon leaving a […]

Hit and Runs Increase: How to Protect Yourself

If it seems like you’ve seen more and more hit and runs in the news lately, it’s because you have. USA Today reported that hit and runs are on the increase in the U.S., citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which shows that fatal hit and run accidents are trending upward. In 2009, 1,274 […]

Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 500,000 elderly Americans fall victim to abuse or neglect every year. Unfortunately, this statistic is likely to be an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to tell the police, family or friends about the abuse. A New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence […]

How to Find a Nursing Home

According to the CDC, 1.4 million seniors live in nursing homes today. As more baby boomers enter retirement, a fast-growing number of seniors are entering nursing homes every year. This leaves thousands of family members with a big job on their hands: to find the right nursing home for their loved one. First, you’ll want […]

5 things you need to know about hospital infections

Millions of people enter the hospital every year for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s the birth of a child, scheduled surgery, or an unexpected emergency, there are certain risks that come with a stay in the hospital. According to the CDC, an estimated 1.7 million people contract infections in U.S. hospital each year. EverydayHealth.com […]