Bullying among seniors in nursing homes happens for many of the same reasons it does among school children. Like students, seniors in assisted-living facilities and…
We expect our loved ones in nursing homes to get the care they need from trained professionals. However, that outcome is not always the case,…
It goes without saying that spinal cord injuries can be devastating, often causing quadriplegia (partial or total paralysis of the torso, arms and legs) or…
Elder abuse comes in many forms, and although physical abuse may be the most noticeable and talked about, psychological abuse is a very serious problem…
No matter how safe a driver you are, the risk of getting into a car accident still remains. For people throughout New Mexico, car accident…
Nursing homes are supposed to be environments where our elderly and vulnerable loved ones are provided with proper shelter and round-the-clock attention from staff, and…
Anyone who has ever used a chainsaw knows that the risk of injury is high. It is extremely important that the user of the chainsaw…
Each year, thousands of elderly people in New Mexico are admitted to emergency departments after suffering injuries due to falls. In fact, New Mexico’s rate…
Car accidents, falls and sports all involve the risk of bumps to the head. In some cases, what seems like a minor bump can lead…
Regardless of the standards a business employs to ensure that its products are safe, oversights can occur. The smallest mistake can lead to the deadliest…