New federal data suggest there is an epidemic of understaffing at nursing homes. While this has been the case for years, nursing homes have been able to fly under the radar by over-reporting their staffing numbers. But when the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010,...
Month: July 2018
3 Ways You Can Get Injured by Fireworks
While the Fourth of July is usually a happy midsummer holiday, it — and the period surrounding it — can be dangerous. Why? Fireworks. Last year, 8 people died as a result of fireworks. On average, in the month surrounding the Fourth of July, 280 people go...
Recent E-Cigarette Explosions Illustrate Product Dangers
According to the United States Fire Administration, e-cigarettes caused 195 fires and explosions across the country in the 2009-2016 period. Unfortunately, despite the popularity of e-cigarettes for vaping and as an alternative to nicotine cigarettes, evidence of...
Tips for Choosing Your First Motorcycle
Motorcycles, unlike automobiles, offer a much more visceral experience – one that mandates a certain degree of risk but is rewarded with the ultimate sense of freedom. As soon as you hit the road and feel the wind in your hair, your senses are completely...