Personal Safety If you walk, run, or jog after sundown, the following tips help motorists spot you. * Attach reflective tape to the front and back of your clothes. * Carry a lit flashlight. * Don’t use the road; stay on the shoulder, or preferably the sidewalk. Move against (facing) traffic if you must use […]
After-Dark Joggers, Heed This Advice Read More »
Home Safety Most accidents happen at home. If you think your house is “home, safe home,” take a look around. At first glance it may look orderly, but certain common trouble spots can lead to cuts, falls, burns, or other injuries. The following room-by-room checklist can alert you to accidents waiting to happen. Kitchen *
Audit Your Home For Safety Read More »
Personal Safety 1. Plan your time off to include physical activity. Play with your children and grandchildren. Skate. Ski. Walk. Dance with or without the stars! 2. Try not to isolate yourself. Be with people you trust and feel safe with, even if you feel down. 3. Bring a smile to your face and others.
10 Action Steps For Safe & Healthy Holidays Read More »
Home Safety 1. Separate raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat foods when you shop for, prepare, or store foods. 2. Wash your hands before you handle foods, Use clean utensils and clean surfaces when you prepare foods. 3. Rinse raw produce, such as fruits and vegetables, thoroughly under running tap water before eating, cutting, or cooking. Even
10 Action Steps To Keep Foods Safe To Eat Read More »
Home Safety You’d think that things like knives and ladders would top the list of dangerous household objects, but they’re outranked by seemingly harmless items like tables and chairs. (Did you know, for instance, that each year thousands of children are injured falling out of bunk beds?) The following is a list of the objects,
The 20 Most Dangerous Household Hazards Read More »
FAMILY LIFE Learning about your ancestors & where they came from can be very rewarding. If you want to uncover your family history, there are easy ways to get started tracing your roots. Start recording Begin by starting a written record, or using an online tool to fill in the parts of your family tree
Explore Your Family History Read More »
FAMILY LIFE A weekly family meeting is a time to be together, check in, and address any issues that arise. * Make the meeting fun: Plan a special dessert to enjoy. Create a relaxed mood with special lighting or comfy pillows. * Have an agenda: While you don’t want the meeting to be too formal,
Weekly Family Meetings Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS Lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, is the most common cause of vision impairment in children. Amblyopia Amblyopia means that the vision in one eye is reduced because of a problem with the brain and eye communication. Amblyopia is not a disease, but is a result of another vision problem. Usually, amblyopia can
What Is ‘Lazy Eye’? Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS Today many people are living longer than ever. Part of this is because of advances in medical care. But there are things you can do to live a long, healthy life too. Here are some tips that could help you live longer. Exercise Experts in aging and health say exercise may be the
What’s The Secret To A Long Life? Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a brain disorder that happens while the brain is developing. It can cause challenges with social, communication and behavioral skills. Although experts don’t know all the causes of autism, they do know one thing: vaccines and autism are not linked. Vaccines are safe. Still, some people believe that
Vaccines & Autism: The Facts Read More »
