July 06, 2007
Sgt. Frank Sandoval Buried in Arizona
Even after being seriously injured in a roadside bomb in Iraq, Sgt. Frank Michael Sandoval often said that he hoped to return to Iraq to help his fellow soldiers. Ricky Sandoval, Frank's father, said that Frank "always wanted to get better and go back. I think that says so much about his courage." Sandoval passed away last week when he failed to awaken from brain surgery at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs hospital.
Sgt. Frank Sandoval Laid to Rest in Arizona
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July 05, 2007
Preventing Falls is Important for Seniors
Falls are the leading cause of injury in those over the age of 65. More than one-third of American senior citizens suffer from falls each year. While falls often are dismissed as something that just happens to older people, "that's a fallacy," says Kevin Condra, the Violence and Injury Prevention Program spokesman in Utah. "It shouldn't happen."
Preventing Falls is Vital for Seniors
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July 04, 2007
What to Look for in a Rehab Provider
Many services are essential for a "complete" rehabilitation treatment. People who are injured often need physical therapy, which includes skills such as walking and moving a wheelchair. However, patients need to understand that there is more to their rehabilitation experience. When selecting a rehabilitation center, be sure that the enter recognizes that rehabilitation must occur on both the psychological level and well as the physical level in order to be truly successful.
What to Look for in a Rehab Provider
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July 03, 2007
Don't Become a TBI Statistic
Approximately 50,000 people die from traumatic brain injury and 90,000 are left with long-term disability each year as a result of traumatic brain injury. Such a sobering statistic provides a reminder of the importance of wearing appropriate head gear when participating in activities that have the potential to result in head injury. By definition, a traumatic brain injury is one in which the head suddenly hits something or is hit or an object penetrates into the brain. Some brain injuries can be mild, as are many concussions, or they can be severe and lead to permanent changes in cognitive function.
Don't Become a Traumatic Brain Injury Statistic
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July 02, 2007
Family of Brain Damaged Man Reach Agreement
The family of a man who is seriously injured has finally reached an agreement to move the man to a rehabilitation center after meeting with a judge. Jesse Ramirez is being supported by lifesaving tubes. His wife wanted to have the life-support tubes removed days after Ramirez was involved in a car accident that left him with a serious head injury. However, Ramirez's parents and siblings disagreed and asked the courts to intervene.
Family of Brain Damaged Man Reach Agreement
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