How To Prevent Falling
The Trouble With Falling As people grow older their mobility declines, and falls among the elderly become increasingly severe as they age. Some of the complications of falling include bone fractures, broken hips, cuts and bruises, or even and head trauma. Fall …
Caring for Dementia
Dementia Care Takes A Family Grandpa was walking to the bathroom when he tripped and fell in the middle of the night. Not only did that fall shatter his hip, but it shattered my family’s world as we knew it. At 85 …
Why A Blog Can Be Better Than A Medical Textbook
Why A Blog Can Be Better Than A Medical Textbook There are a lot of ways people churn up answers when it comes to medical advice, and I’ve heard them all. From the trusted relative or family friend, “My uncle’s friend told …
Do You Need To Remove a Bullet?
Bullet Removal Is Super Interesting Short answer: In general, once the bullet has done its initial damage, it does not hurt the person. Exceptions include the occasional lead poisoning and possible migration of the bullet which can lodge itself in other arteries causing strokes. …