The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has created a hazard recognition resource for the risk to employees from COVID-19. OSHA has divided job tasks into four risk exposure levels, ranging from very high risk to lower risk. Worker risk … Continue reading
Coronavirus COVID-19: Symptoms and Prevention
A novel coronavirus now known as COVID-19 has impacted tens of thousands of individuals all over the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus that causes COVID-19 is different from the coronaviruses that commonly … Continue reading
Top Ten Causes of Death in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the National Vital Statistics Reports Death: Leading Causes for 2016. Data about the leading cause of death has been published since 1952 (beginning with mortality data from 1949). It’s important … Continue reading
Care for Caregivers
Whether it’s taking care of an elderly parent or helping a loved one recover after an automobile accident, caregiving is a tough job. After all, the caregiver is often responsible for making important decisions on behalf of someone else while … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading