When the Roads Change, So Should We.

When summer arrives, it’s not just the weather that changes. The conditions on the roads change, too. Highways become busier with vacation travelers. Out-of-state visitors navigate unfamiliar roads. More RVs, campers, motorcycles, boats, and trailers share Arizona...

Hip and Other Bone Fractures in Nursing Homes

Broken hips and hip fractures are injuries that substantially occur to the elderly. This is largely explained by the fact that bones grow weaker and more fragile as people age. In addition, hip fractures are most often the result of falls. Those with balance problems,...

Sepsis and Septic Shock

Sepsis or Septic Shock is a bacterial infection in the blood stream which generally is the product of an infection there or elsewhere in the body. It is a serious medical condition which can lead to death. The elderly, including nursing home residents, are especially...