Antidepressant side effects may pose a suicide danger for adults, as well as children. The FDA is considering an expanded black box warning for medications such as Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac and Paxil, regarding the increased the risk of suicide. (more…) Read More
By Carl Saiontz
December 13, 2006 | 2 Comments
Federal regulations require that nursing home care plans be completed for all residents. These assessments are to be done when the resident enters the facility and updated throughout their stay. Unfortunately, many serious injuries are caused each year by the facility's failure to properly create or follow… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
November 25, 2006 | No Comments
A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the number of deaths among elderly individuals caused by falls has risen sharply since 1993. (more…) Read More
By Carl Saiontz
November 17, 2006 | No Comments