by Michael R. Kaiser | Articles
A group of property service worker union members and elder abuse prevention groups have joined together to provide doormen with the tools they need to help spot, and stop, elder abuse. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that there were 5.8 million...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Articles
A new study revealed that progesterone, which showed promise in smaller clinical trials, is not an effective method of treatment for TBI victims. After a large clinical trial that investigated the effects of progesterone on patients who sustained a severe brain...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Articles
States throughout the country are raising speed limits over 75mph. Truck tires are often not tested at these speeds, and traveling this fast could lead to blown tires and accidents. A recent report by the Associated Press is drawing attention to what could be the next...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Articles
A new “yellow alert” system, which will broadcast information about vehicles that flee the scene of crashes, may deter hit-and-runs and yield more arrests. Hit-and-run accidents occur at an alarming rate in Palm Springs and other parts of California. According to...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Articles
Concerns about drugged driving are growing in California as lawmakers debate a bill to help fight the problem. The dangers of drunk driving are well established, which is perhaps why the number of drunk drivers has substantially declined in recent decades. However, in...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Articles
Understanding elderly abuse and the signs of such abuse is the first step in protecting the welfare of senior citizens. As people age, they may require a greater degree of care or find themselves unable to perform basic self-care tasks. To help ease the burden and...
