Nursing home residents are particularly susceptible to developing infections. Some of these infections are easily treatable with antibiotics, and other infections are life-threatening. Many different types of infections—including those of the urinary tract, lungs, and even the skin—can cause a dangerous reaction in your body…
Unfortunately, we can’t give you a precise time when an emergency room wait crosses the line from frustrating to negligent. An hour wait, for example, for two patients at the same emergency room could be frustrating for both patients, but is not necessarily emergency room…
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to a birth injury, this doesn’t necessarily mean surgery will be required. Every child with cerebral palsy is different, which means some children will not require surgery at all. Surgery is only recommended when the…
Every child with cerebral palsy is unique. Some children may be able to function adequately with physical therapy, assistive devices, and medication. However, others may require surgery to help them reach their full potential. One common surgical procedure recommended for children with cerebral palsy is…
Emergency rooms are busy places. ER staff members, nurses, and doctors have challenging decisions to make. They must prioritize who gets treatment given the resources available in the emergency room at the time. If you were hurt by a long emergency room wait, or a family member…
To help families make informed decisions regarding elder care, the federal government rates all nursing homes on a scale of one to five, with a five-star rating indicating the highest possible care and a one-star rating indicating that a facility needs improvement. A one-star rating…