Bills, prescription information, receipts, vaccination records. It can be tough to keep track of all these items, especially if you are managing medical information for a child, aging parent, or another person you’re caring for. October is Organize Your Medical Information Month as well as Long-Term Care Planning Month. While you could do both tasks […]
What You Need to Know About Pesticides Like Roundup
Last month, a jury in San Francisco, CA ordered Monsanto to pay $289 million in damages to a man who developed cancer after years of using Roundup (a popular weed killer) in his role as a school groundskeeper. You’ve likely been seeing Roundup and parent company Monsanto in the news a lot lately, and you […]
Windows: Hidden Home Hazards
Windows are ranked as one of the top five hidden home hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that approximately eight children under age 5 die each year from falling out of a window. More than 3,300 are injured seriously enough for a hospital visit after a fall. Stay Safe Near Windows Window screens can […]
Simple Home Improvements for Senior Safety
Did you know that one in four Americans 65 and older falls each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the top cause of fatal injury as well as the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older Americans. May is Older Americans Month, so it’s a great […]
Disaster Preparedness: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are unpredictable. Sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere, without time for a warning. Although they are often associated with storms, they can occur without a thunderstorm in the area. It’s important to know what to look for and what to do if a tornado is approaching. Tornado Signs One of the most […]
