“Falls are the number one cause of injury, hospital visits due to trauma, and death from an injury among people age 65 and older. It is estimated that one in three older adults falls each year” (from www.stopfalls.org). And, according to the National Council on Aging, “Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal … Continue reading
It’s the beginning of Autumn, so it must also be time for the 9th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day on September 22, 2017. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), “Every second of every day in the United States an older adult falls, making falls the number one cause of injuries and … Continue reading
I have always been fascinated by the law and medicine. Like many, my first exposure was as a child watching television and reading books. I loved stories with doctors and lawyers – from crime dramas to medical thrillers. I especially enjoyed those that combined both. The best part was seeing good triumph over evil in … Continue reading
AAJ (American Association for Justice). The AAJ members are trial lawyers, and its mission is to “promote a fair and effective justice syste AARP. (American Association of Retired Persons) AARP’s website provides information on resources for many senior issues. American Bar Association (ABA) Division of Public Education offers consumers some helpful, basic information about personal … Continue reading
