The COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness of the importance of washing your hands to prevent the spread of germs, but months of hand washing and sanitizing has led to pandemic fatigue for many individuals. This time of year is also when cold and flu viruses tend to spread, so it’s a good time to remember […]
HIPAA and Caregiver Rights
More than 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers for family, friends, and neighbors. Nearly one third of adult caregivers are providing assisting to someone with a mental illness. Knowing what to do when your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis can be tough. You’re concerned about them, want to know what is happening, […]
Navigating 2020 Holiday Celebrations
Many Americans are looking forward to reuniting with loved ones during the fall and winter holidays. But as COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the nation, most of us are also wondering if and how we should consider gathering this holiday season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides helpful information for navigating […]
Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen: Fire Prevention
October is Fire Prevention Month. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. These days, Fire Prevention Week and Month are focused on raising fire safety awareness for communities across America. The 2020 campaign is called “Serve Up […]
Overexertion and Ergonomic Injury Prevention
Overexertion is a leading cause of injury across age groups. It also causes 35% of all work-related injuries. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from overexertion at work and at home. Causes of Overexertion Injuries Overexerting yourself can lead to a number of ergonomic injuries. Your muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, ligaments, cartilage, spinal […]
