Some drivers have a lot of confidence behind the wheel and are not worried about things that could go wrong. On the other hand, some people have severe anxiety when it comes to driving, especially those who were previously involved in an accident. Sometimes, even...
Month: February 2020
4 Common Truck Crash Factors
A Maryland family is grieving the loss of a loved one. A couple of days ago, the 31-year-old mother was killed in a fiery commercial truck crash on an interstate highway in Georgia. The woman moved there with her two young children last year. Law enforcement officials...
Are you aware of fall-prevention methods for nursing homes?
You put your elderly mother or father into a Maryland nursing home not too long ago, and you find yourself worrying daily. Does the facility know how to prevent residents from falling? To better learn what questions to ask to find out, see what Population Health...
What you should know about distracted driving in Maryland
Distracted driving is responsible for a growing number of car accidents and deaths in Maryland. As noted by the Baltimore Sun, an average of 158 Maryland residents lose their lives each year because of a distracted driver. Maryland has reacted to the growing concerns...
What causes bedsores?
Nursing homes must hold themselves to a high standard of care when it comes to residents. For people who are bedridden or largely immobile, the prevention and maintenance of bedsores is an ongoing concern. Even a seemingly minor bedsore can develop into a serious...
6 signs of nursing home neglect
Placing a parent in a care facility is a difficult and emotional decision. But as hard as it is to accept, sometimes the thing your loved one needs most is to receive constant care—and a nursing home is often the only way to provide that care. Making this decision can...
What makes intersections dangerous?
Maryland drivers know some parts of the road are more dangerous than others. When you think of the riskiest area of the road, where does your mind go first? For many people, this may be intersections. But why are intersections so risky? First of all, negligence is a...