According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs every year. As a group, seniors suffer the second largest number of dog bites (2nd only to children). It is important…

Normal blood sugars range from 70mg/dl -100mg/dl before eating and no higher than 140mg/dl after eating.   When a person has untreated diabetes, the blood sugar level can get much higher and does not come down after eating a meal.  …

    Search most class action websites and you will likely see news about Zimmer Holdings, Inc., and the Durom Cup Hip Implant.  This medical implant was used by many orthopedic surgeons in 2006, 2007, and 2008 in procedures called a “total…

 Few physical conditions shock people more than pressure ulcers which were previously referred to as “bed sores.” The common notion was that they were caused by lack of mobility. These ulcers, upon reaching Stage IV, become deep, odorous and horrifying…

A common safety device in nursing homes, assisted living and home health care is the gait belt. A cloth strap connected with Velcro. The belt is designed to keep people from falling while walking or in the process of being transferred….

As someone with a large Italian family, I learned long ago the power of the ‘family meal’.  If you have a loved who is living in a facility, stay for lunch or dinner.  You can learn a lot about a facility while…

We recently concluded a sad case involving a daughter who coerced her 82-year-old father into “giving” her $100,000 to purchase the lot next door to their house in Canton. She and her husband were convinced that a Walmart may be moving in…

Type II Diabetes usually (but not always) occurs in people over the age of 40. The pancreas can still produce insulin, but it is either not enough for the body to use, or the body cannot use it correctly. It…

Part II of my Diabetes Blogs (with more to come) Type I Diabetes is usually (but not always) diagnosed in people under the age of 40. In Type I Diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce ANY insulin and people…

  A gait belt is not a restraint and should never be used to tie somebody into a wheelchair or restrict their movement. A gait belt is a simple safety device that if used properly can help a person walk safely….