While many factors can lead to falls among elderly adults, you can help your parents avoid injury by taking steps to change the environment where they probably spend of their most time: At home. Because it is common for older individuals to live in their homes for a...
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Do you know these common slip-and-fall injuries?
A few days ago, you slipped and fell while shopping at the grocery store. You feel fine, but could that slight twinge in your back be the onset of a slip-and-fall injury? The Joint Chiropractic breaks down common physical trauma resulting from slipping and falling....
Can routine maintenance reduce liabilities for rental properties?
Owning a rental means you assume some liability for injuries or property damage that happen on your property. Performing routine maintenance on your property can reduce your liability and protect you against costly lawsuits. Create a checklist of areas that require...
Can that fall have permanent consequences?
When you suffer from a fall, you will likely deal with injuries. Depending on the severity of the fall itself, these injuries might take a few weeks to recover from. But some impacts of a fall can last much longer. When faced with long-term damages and consequences...
Understanding the risks of falling in older adults
Falls can cause pain and injury for even the healthiest of people which explains in part why an older adult may suffer even worse consequences after a fall. Most elderly people already experience limited mobility, vision problems and balance issues which put them at a...
How can a brain injury alter your personality?
If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury, numerous unexpected effects may follow. For example, did you know that a brain injury can actually alter aspects of your personality? This distressing outcome is one that not many victims have the chance to prepare for....
How to help an elderly parent after a fall
After falling, your elderly parent may have sustained broken bones or other serious injuries. These injuries may make it hard for him or her to complete normal daily activities, like getting dressed, eating, driving, etc. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Is your landlord liable for your pool accident injuries?
One of the greatest perks of living in the Phoenix area is that you can swim almost all year round. In addition, virtually all apartment complexes and rental houses have their own pools. But what happens if you, one of your children, or one of your guests has an...
Can one fall lead to permanent memory damage?
Arizona residents like you who suffer from a severe fall understand that the resulting brain injury can impact your life. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular often create issues that take months or years to recover from. But can it result in memory loss or...
The dangers of bone fractures in older adults
A slip and fall accident can upend an elderly person's life, especially if it causes debilitating injuries. Age greatly complicates a slip and fall injury and makes proactive and quality medical help even more critical. Older folks who sustain an injury after a slip...
