The need for medical support, ranging from assistance getting dressed and showering to the administration of injectable drugs is one of the main reasons that families move older loved ones into nursing homes. When someone's care requirements exceed what their...
Many drivers understand that behaviors like texting and driving are major sources of distraction. However, these same drivers may think that it’s perfectly safe to look at their phone if they get to a stoplight. They’ll pull up to a red light and use the time waiting...
Last year, Missouri voters chose to legalize recreational cannabis. This has several potential implications for life in Kansas City -- including the number of catastrophic car accidents caused by drugged drivers. Of course, driving while high has been a problem in...
With the amount that it costs to get your loved one a room in a nursing home, you would expect a good standard of care at such facilities. Unfortunately, nursing homes are notorious for subjecting residents to both neglect and outright abuse. While neglect may be the...
You shouldn't have to worry about the costs and income losses involved with a work-related medical condition. Missouri has strict rules regarding workers' compensation coverage. Specifically, businesses with five or more employees have to pay for this important...
When you go out for a walk or run, you expect to be able to do so without anyone or anything bothering you or putting you in harm’s way. You expect traffic to stop at intersections when you have the right-of-way. You expect other people to respect your space. You also...
Immigrants typically work hard. They enter the United States to create a better life for themselves and their families, and they will do the work necessary to achieve those goals. They often put in long hours at demanding jobs. When they don't have the necessary...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly will have a ripple effect on many areas of your life. Your grief and the need to plan a funeral will disrupt your daily existence, at least for the first few weeks. You will have numerous expenses to cover, ranging from the medical care...
If you have a loved one who is living in a nursing home and you’ve noticed that they’re regularly needing support for dehydration, you may think that it’s just a normal process of getting older. The reality is that dehydration could be a sign of neglect or abuse in a...
The average person will struggle to put an accurate price tag on any injuries they suffered because of a fall, animal attack or car crash. Most people will add estimates for vehicle repairs, medical bills and other costs, like lost wages for the three days someone was...
