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 […]
The Dangers of Shoveling Snow
Abundant snowfall can be a novelty here in southeastern Indiana, but it can also cause serious complications. From increased automobile accidents due to snowy conditions to slip and fall accidents caused by slick walkways, winter weather can be brutal. But did you know that snow shoveling causes thousands of injuries and approximately 100 fatalities each […]
Observe Burn Awareness Week
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that most fire-related injuries are burns; approximately every 60 seconds an individual in the US sustains a burn injury that is serious enough to require treatment. Burn Awareness Week is observed during the first full week in February. This year it is from February 3rd-9th. The event raises […]
Prevent Poisoning
From cleaning solutions to snake bites, poisoning can cause serious injury or even death. While many substances are only poisonous in higher concentrations, others are dangerous if ingested. Kids are especially sensitive to even small amounts of some poisonous substances. In this blog post we’ll share some tips from the Mayo Clinic for what to […]
