The bad thing about a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is that it can alter your life in many ways. In addition to long-term health concerns, the most serious injuries can result in death. On the positive side, there are treatment…
Many people in Virginia Beach do not realize the importance of monitoring their elderly loved ones for anxiety and other mental disorders, especially if a loved one lives in a nursing home and suffers from medical conditions. Anxiety does not always…
There may come a time when you realize that a loved one is better off in a nursing home. This is a difficult decision to make, but you do so because you want what’s best for the person. Even if…
Accidents at nursing homes can cause a wide range of injuries for residents. This includes facial injuries. Such injuries can get very serious. Unfortunately, there are a fair number of U.S. nursing home residents who end up suffering significant facial…
Traumatic brain injuries are common results of vehicle crashes. A driver may hit his head on the steering wheel; a passenger could strike her head on the dashboard. Rehabilitation is a lengthy process for people with a TBI. There are major milestones…
You might think that head injuries are at the top of the list when motorcycle crashes occur. Certainly, they are very common among riders of all ages. However, there are other injuries that happen more often, and a popular actor…
What is a traumatic brain injury? A TBI occurs when there is damage to your brain because of forceful contact. There are different types of TBIs, including: Contusion: An impact causing bleeding on your brain. Penetrative injury: An object piercing your skull and…
If your loved one is in a nursing home or assisted-living facility, you depend on the staff to provide the best care. You cannot always be on hand to make sure staff administers medication properly, but it is important to…
You may be stopped at an intersection waiting for the light to change, when suddenly another vehicle strikes yours from behind. While you feel a bit shaken up, you may think there is no physical damage. A rear-end collision is the…
You often hear about head injuries that result from vehicle crashes. It often sounds like the impact of the crash was the cause of this kind of medical issue. However, there is another way to look at the reason someone…
