When most people think of
elder abuse, they think only of the signs that can be seen on the
outside, such as bruises and cuts. But elder abuse comes in many
different forms, and may not always leave a mark. That’s why it is
important for family members and friends to learn to recognize these
signs of abuse:
Monday, March 24, 2014
Living with Brain Injuries
This year, about 2.4 million people
will sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to estimates
by the Brain Injury Association. About 52,000 people die from brain
injuries each year, 275,000 are hospitalized, and another 1.4 million
are treated and released. The symptoms brain injury victims suffer
will vary greatly depending on the severity and location of their
brain trauma.
Friday, February 14, 2014
How Dog Owners Can Promote Pet and Family Health All Year Long
If you’re a St. Johns dog owner, then
you already know how important it is to keep your pooch healthy all
year long. And while part of keeping your dog healthy means taking
them to the vet when they are sick, for checkups, and to get
vaccinations, there are many other things that you can do to keep
yourself healthy, your dog healthy, and the relationship between the
two of you healthy.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Preventing Wintertime Slip-and-Fall Accidents
This winter has already proven to be
one of the coldest in recent memory. Between the Nor'easter,
blizzards, snowfall, harsh winds, frostbite, and road hazards, there
are many winter weather threats that all New Jersey residents have to
deal with.
If you are a homeowner or business
owner, there are steps you can take to make your premises safer
during these cold winter months. You can keep your property safe by:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
How to Store Your Bike for the Next Motorcycle Season
Depending on where you live in the
state, the next Arizona
motorcycle season is now. With nice weather year-round, you may
be able to ride your motorcycle through many parts of the state
without ever having to worry about winterizing or bringing your bike
inside.
But if you’re living in an area of
Arizona where you need to consider the snow, and you won’t be able
to ride all winter, it’s time to start considering how you’re
going to store your motorcycle for the season.
Whether you’re living somewhere in
Arizona that will require you to winterize your motorcycle for three
weeks or several months, here are some things you must do.
Monday, June 10, 2013
More New Jersey Motorcyclists than Ever Expected to Participate in Ride to Work Day
Soon, the spotlight again will be on motorcycles and scooters as efficient, fun ways of commuting. According to cyclefish.com, June 17 has been designated Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day. This date marks the 22nd annual Ride to Work Day and has evolved into an international event. A non-profit organization called Ride to Work coordinates the yearly event.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
According to NSC Data, New Jersey is Safest State
Is
it possible that New Jersey is the country’s safest state? The
answer is a surprising yes, according to the latest data published by
the National
Safety Council (NSC).
New Jersey has the lowest rate of injury-caused deaths of any state
in the nation. As reported by NJ.com,
Kenneth Kolosh, NSC statistics manager, said that it was about time
that New Jersey came in first.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Help Kids Stay Safe When Out On Their Own
Part of growing up is learning to handle increasing independence, but it also means facing new risks. It’s tempting for parents to avoid letting kids go out on their own for as long as possible, but doing so can also deprive children of valuable opportunities to learn and grow, and no parent can stay with a child every moment of every day.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Spring into Safety on Maryland’s Highways
Courtesy of thebaynet.com, Maryland drivers need to be aware of increased highway activity as spring arrives in Bowie in Prince George’s County and in other suburban Maryland communities.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Distracted Driving Accidents Show No Sign of Going Down
New data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that a startling number of drivers are using a phone or an electronic device at any given time. NHTSA reports that 660,000 motorists are distracted by the use of an electronic device. This staggering statistic was determined by reviewing data from the 2012 Distracted Driving Attitudes and Behaviors Study, the 2011 National Occupant Protection Use Survey on Driver Electronics Use and the 2011 Distraction Fatality Analysis Reporting Systems data reports.
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