Prevention Tips for Leading Cause of Senior Injuries: Falls
The most common source of fatal and non-fatal injuries to seniors is slips, trips, and falls. An estimated 2.8 million seniors in the U.S. are treated in emergency rooms every year for fall-related injuries, and 27,000 die annually from…
Halloween Safety On and Off the Road
Kids love the magic of Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road…
Halloween Safety
Halloween is right around the corner. Let's all make sure we keep kids safe while they are enjoying the Halloween festivities.
October is SIDS Awareness Month
October is #SIDSAwarenessMonth. Help raise awareness of what a safe infant sleep environment looks like. Remember, babies sleep safest on their backs!
What Does A Safe Sleep Environment Look Like?
You can reduce your baby’s risk…
Seat Belts Save Thousands of Lives Per Year
Buckle up. The life you save may be your own.
Thanks to mandatory seat belt laws in the vast majority of jurisdictions,
drivers and passengers are more likely to wear seatbelts now than they ever
have been.
In 2000, drivers…
How Cybercrooks Can Hack Your Online Bank Accounts
If you think your checkbook and paper statements keep you safe, think again
by Marc Saltzman, AARP, September 3, 2019 | Comments: 0
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You log into your banking site…
Preparing a ‘Go-Bag’ in Case of Disaster
As natural catastrophes
continue growing in number and severity, everybody should be prepared for quick
evacuation in case of emergency. Even if you don't live in an area known for
natural disasters, you should always be prepared in case…
Stay Healthy When You Travel
The Basics
Before you travel outside the United States, plan ahead to stay healthy and safe on your trip.
Answer these questions as you plan your trip:
Do I need any vaccines (shots) or medicines to prevent diseases?Will the…
How to Use a Portable Generator Safely
Portable backup generators are less expensive that whole house generators but require set up and fueling by the homeowner each time they are used. They also raise safety concerns, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, fire,…
How to Prepare for a Tornado
Tornadoes are one of the most destructive weather events, with winds as high as over 200 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction a mile or more wide. Around 1,000 tornadoes form in the U.S. each year; and while most occur in the…
