Social care and meals for seniors are taking a tremendous hit throughout Michigan after federal cutbacks. A statewide budget cut of close to $2.4 million means fewer free and low-cost meals throughout Michigan — both in home-delivered lunches and those served at senior centers, recreation sites and senior housing complexes. Twenty-two meal sites have cut Friday’s lunch in Macomb County. Last,... 

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) each year creates a “Most Wanted List.” The list raises awareness of the Board’s top priorities in advocating for better transportation safety. The current Most Wanted List includes recommendations for increasing bus safety. Buses, by the numbers, are very safe. But because they carry large numbers of people – who often are not wearing seatbelts... 

Under a bill that passed the Illinois House April 9, drivers age 18-20 would have to take online driving courses if they have not taken similar courses before. The proposed legislation is intended to eliminate a dangerous loophole: some young people wait until they turn 18 to apply for a driver’s license in order to avoid having to take the driver’s education courses required of younger... 

Disputes between nursing homes and residents’ families can arise over a number of topics. The quality of care and food, adequate staffing levels for proper assistance, and opportunities for occupational therapy are all possible points of conflict. If you never have an issue with the care your loved one receives in a nursing home, you are one of the lucky few. If, on the other hand, you have a... 

Many seniors are attracted to the conveniences and safety an assisted-living facility can offer. Assisted-living facilities became popular in the early 1980s, appealing to older individuals who wanted more support than they could afford to receive at home, while not yet needing the full services of a nursing facility. An assisted-living residence allows seniors to maintain much of their independence,... 

American Airlines’ litigation against Orbitz has been settled. The airline had sued Orbitz and other online air travel providers, claiming that the defendants were attempting to block American’s entry into the market. The lawsuit had been filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Fort Worth, where American’s parent corporation, AMR Corp., is based. Terms of the... 

A birth complication like shoulder dystocia is not always predictable and may not always be preventable. But when it’s believed that serious injuries were caused by the careless or reckless actions of a healthcare provider, it may lead to compensation through a malpractice claim against a medical provider in Ohio. Medical malpractice lawyers can help pursue these claims. When would injuries stemming... 

Shoulder dystocia is when the shoulder becomes stuck during the birthing process, which can create a difficult labor and delivery. This can result in birth injuries to the child, some of which may cause serious complications. If a doctor acts negligently when addressing this problem, he or she may be held liable in a malpractice claim. Patients harmed by medical negligence may seek an Ohio injury lawyer... 

If a nursing home gives a Medicare or Medicaid recipient a hard time about leaving for a few days, the resident should contact his or her attorney. There are a number of occasions that nursing home residents would like to enjoy with their families, but may fear losing their Medicare or Medicaid coverage if they leave the nursing home. Typically, Medicare recipients can leave for a day or two, and likely...