Aging is traditionally associated with a host of medical issues. Many people experience a significant drop in bone density, which puts them at risk of fractures. People may also develop spinal compression, which decreases their height and changes their center of...
The decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult choice, and many families understandably worry about what someone's quality of life might be after moving into a facility. Family members may visit regularly and try to monitor the environment...
The reason that most people move into nursing homes is that they cannot safely live on their own anymore. Older adults and their family members typically pay thousands of dollars every month for the care provided by a nursing home, but not every facility provides an...
Spinal cord injuries can significantly affect the lives of those who are directly impacted. These injuries are often life-altering, and the road to recovery is long. It’s important to remember that spinal cord injuries also have an effect on family members too. As a...
Children love to let loose on playgrounds with their friends. During “the best years of their lives,” there is little else they can think of. Usually, this occurs without major incidents. Small bumps and scrapes are part of growing up, after all. Nonetheless, serious...
People fear spinal cord injuries largely because they can't imagine life with functional limitations. However, the human body and brain have an incredible ability to adapt to any circumstance. People don't just survive with spinal cord injuries. They can truly thrive...
It’s spring, and that means spring vacations and family travel. Whether you’re heading out of state to visit relatives for a week or to Disneyland, you may be one of many families out there on the road in the next few weeks. The travel and traffic will continue to...
Almost everyone loves dogs unless they are aggressive or dangerous. Fortunately, most dogs are loving and eager to make friends with humans. The trick is knowing if a dog is friendly or aggressive. Some signs of an impending attack are easy to spot. The animal may...
When you’re around dogs, you usually expect to pet them or interact with them in positive ways. Man’s best friend isn’t always a good companion, though, and there are times when dogs do bite people. Every breed has the potential to bite and cause injuries, but there...
Your neighbor tells you that their dog likes “everybody,” but that hasn’t been your experience. You’ve seen the dog snap and snarl through the gate when you pass by, and you’ve tried to be wary – but the dog got loose, and you got bitten. Can you hold the dog owner...
