Moving a parent into a Pennsylvania nursing home is not always easy. Yet, in many cases, your parent may need more care and attention than you may realistically provide. Many people who move parents into nursing homes do so because they want to make sure their parents...
While utilizing safe driving practices helps protect you on the road, some circumstances are out of your control. Few people expect to get in a crash when going about their day-to-day activities. However, car crashes lead to thousands of injuries in Philadelphia every...
Even though some falls are more embarrassing than painful, slip-and-fall accidents send an alarming number of Americans to the emergency room every year. In fact, according to a recent study, more than 800,000 individuals require medical care for fall-related injuries...
Drivers in Pennsylvania must watch out for bad traffic conditions, damaged roads and additional dangers. Other drivers, though, pose the biggest threat and cause the most accidents. While some errors seem understandable, others veer toward criminal negligence. The...
If you have to have a surgical procedure, your doctor may recommend laser surgery. A laser is a beam of light in which the rays are all of one wavelength and are coherent, meaning that they do not scatter. Laser surgery is a relatively new technique that can offer...
When you sign a contract with another party, you both are bound by the terms of that document. While most contractual agreements are upheld, sometimes a breach occurs. Understanding the types of actions that constitute a breach can help you address the problem right...
If an accident or illness left you incapacitated, how would you manage your medical and financial needs? If you add powers of attorney (POAs) to your estate planning tools, you and your family can enjoy peace of mind in the years ahead. The medical POA Also known as...
One of the most common reasons why people contest a will following their loved one’s death is being disinherited. If you leave someone out of your will, they may contest it on the belief that it was an error. This often leads to significant delays in the probate...
You make an appointment with your doctor to get answers for the symptoms you experience. While some conditions may take a while to diagnose, what happens if your doctor fails to diagnose you timely, and you find that your condition is worse? Medical professionals need...
A visit to your loved one in a nursing home should not turn into a stressful prospect. However, if your loved one is not receiving proper care, it may rise to neglect or abuse. Learn some signs that the nursing home is not performing as it should in caring for those...