The World Health Organization (WHO) recently ranked traffic crashes as the eighth leading cause of death worldwide. While Mississippi drivers may feel somewhat secure under the state’s road safety laws, the situation is far more dire in many parts of the world. According to the 2018 Global Status Report on Road Safety, released by WHO […]
Deciding to place your aging mother in a nursing home is never easy. Whether due to financial constraints or the location being further from your home in Jackson, Mississippi than you’d like, the process can be stressful. Regardless of the circumstances, ensuring your mother receives the best care possible is paramount. Recognizing Physical Changes When […]
The concept of almshouses, charitable housing for the poor and elderly, dates back centuries, long before America was settled. With the growth of government-funded social programs and the introduction of Medicare and Medicaid post-Depression, skilled nursing facilities expanded rapidly to accommodate the aging population. However, the quality of care in these facilities is not always […]
Every year, emergency rooms across Mississippi and the rest of the country treat about 2 million car accident victims. Many of these individuals suffer from blunt force abdominal trauma, which can lead to severe injuries, particularly to vital organs like the liver and spleen. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and […]
Distracted driving is a growing concern nationwide, and Jackson, Mississippi, is no exception. A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry sheds light on the potential impact of ADHD medication in reducing car accident rates among drivers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The study, which examined over 2.3 million Americans, found that up to 22.1 percent of car […]
Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions a family can make. While long-term care facilities are often necessary to ensure elderly family members receive the care they need, not all facilities provide the level of care that is expected. In Jackson, Mississippi, ensuring the safety […]
Mississippi residents may be shocked by a tragic story that unfolded in Arizona, where a woman in a vegetative state for two decades gave birth in December 2018. The woman was under 24/7 care in a nursing home, yet no one noticed anything unusual until her son was born. This disturbing incident raises serious questions […]
Mississippi drivers who fail to wear their seat belts are exposing themselves to significant risks, as highlighted by recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA’s study of commercial motor vehicle crash data for 2017 has revealed that the increase in crash fatalities is partly due to seat belt neglect. Specifically, […]
In Mississippi, the plight of elderly or incapacitated individuals in nursing homes is increasingly alarming, with numerous reports highlighting abuse and neglect. Disturbing incidents, such as the assault of a young developmentally disabled woman and the discovery of a pregnancy in a woman in a vegetative state, underscore the urgent need for protective measures and […]
Recent data analysis by the non-profit Road Safe America has cast a spotlight on the concerning rise in large truck crash fatalities across the United States, with a significant focus on Mississippi. Between 2009 and 2017, nearly every state, except for six, witnessed an increase in these tragic incidents, despite a decrease in miles driven […]