If you’re a new parent or grandparent, you’re no stranger to exhaustion. The moments when the infant in your life is napping or sleeping soundly are more relaxed may seem like times when you can let your guard down a bit, but they can actually be incredibly dangerous if your baby’s sleeping environment is unsafe. […]
Don’t Multitask and Drive!
Did you know that in the average time it takes to respond to a text while driving (5 seconds) while traveling at 55 miles per hour, you have traveled approximately the length of a football field without seeing the road? What would happen if a deer crossed your path during that time? Or worse yet, […]
Zika Virus and You
You’ve been hearing about the Zika virus may cause severe birth defects if pregnant women receive exposure, but you may not know that this virus also holds risks for older adults. The Zika virus is spread by mosquitos. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most individuals who are infected with […]
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
If you’re not getting enough sleep, it could become a problem for yourself and others. According to the CDC, sleep insufficiency could cause: Automobile accidents Workplace accidents Medical errors Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and depression Increase cancer risk Reduced productivity Needless to say, getting a good night’s sleep is important. But many Americans […]
Medication Errors 101
Medication errors cause injury to nearly 1.3 million Americans each year and cause at least one death each day, according to the FDA. From miswritten prescriptions to improper administration of medication, there are a number of ways for errors to occur. What is a Medication Error? The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and […]
