Many Albuquerque area residents know someone who has suffered from a brain injury. A brain injury is often catastrophic and can come from many sources. There are situations in which a brain injury is caused by negligence and families who are dealing with this...
Many Albuquerque residents know someone who has dementia. Many times, those who have dementia need to eventually be placed in a long term care facility because they are no longer able to take care of themselves. But making the decision to place a loved one into a...
There are many people in the Albuquerque area who have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s. These are serious illnesses that can be devastating to families. Many times those with dementia or Alzheimer’s come to a point where they can no longer care for themselves...
Most Albuquerque area drivers will be in at least one car accident during their driving career. Luckily, most of these accidents are just minor fender benders. But occasionally a serious accident occurs in which a person suffers severe injuries. A recent tragic...
Those in the Albuquerque area who have an older relative understand the stress that can ensue when their loved one needs more care. There are many area skilled nursing facilities that specialize in helping older people who need help with day-to-day living. These...
Families in the Albuquerque area who have a loved one in a skilled nursing facility know how important these facilities are for taking care of people who are no longer able to care for themselves. When a loved one is not able to take of themselves anymore and needs...
Placing a loved one in an Albuquerque area nursing home can be an agonizing decision for a family. But many times, an older loved one is no longer able to take care of themselves and requires more skilled care. In these situations, a nursing home may be the best...
Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of spinal cord injuries. It doesn’t take much of an impact to cause trauma to the spine. In some cases, you may not even be immediately aware of a spinal cord injury. You should always seek medical treatment following...
The spread of the coronavirus has shone a light on America’s most vulnerable populations, namely seniors in nursing homes. In New Mexico, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) collected the efforts of the state’s nursing homes to prevent the spread...
Individuals rely on a nursing home staff to provide the care and attention needed to keep elderly residents comfortable and healthy. Unfortunately, whether through inattention, negligence or overt maliciousness, a staff might make medication errors that directly lead...
