Nursing home residents in Maryland are at risk for developing bedsores if they are neglected. Bedsores, also called pressure sores, are caused by excess pressure on the skin over a prolonged period of time. When blood flow is cut off from one area, the skin decays and...
Winter brings cold temperatures, along with freezing rain and snow. Maryland drivers may wish to stay off the road during such inclement conditions, but that is not always possible. Adjusting driving behavior becomes necessary when taking to streets and highways...
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, it is with the assumption he or she will receive quality care. It can be incredibly difficult for a Maryland family to make the decision to move someone they love into assisted living or another type of care facility, and...
Bedsores, known professionally as pressure ulcers, are reddened, sensitive spots on the skin caused by excessive pressure. The result is a spot that varies from superficial to deep and painful. The wounds develop mostly on bedridden patients of all ages in Maryland....
There are certain precautions that professionals in Maryland must take when handling patients in nursing home. The patient must change position frequently to prevent the formation of bed sores. This is difficult to do for some people, but the task is necessary and...
Unfortunately, it's possible for mothers and infants to get injured during child birth due to the negligence of medical staff. If you've been a victim of this type of medical malpractice, here's what you need to know. Common examples of birth injuries associated with...
Did you know that falls cause over 95% of hip fractures and are responsible for a large number of traumatic brain injuries? Residents of Towson and other nearby areas in Maryland might want to learn more about what research shows in regard to nursing homes and falls....
Most people underestimate just how large the school bus system is: It carries so many kids that it is the largest public transport system in the U.S. That intense amount of usage means that the school bus system also sees a correspondingly large number of injuries and...
Commercial trucks play a critical role in the economy as they have the important task of transporting goods across the country. While these drivers are valuable employees, they also bear an immense responsibility as individuals who are in control of large, heavy...
Unfortunately, a common issue in nursing homes in Maryland is bedsores. These are facilities where residents are supposed to feel safe and secure after leaving their homes. Most of the time, bedsores are present because of some type of neglect with most situations...
