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Yes, Cruise Ships Are Safe! By Capt. John L. Beath
  Costa Cruise Line’s recent disaster has many wondering if cruise ships are safe. Blame for the terrible, and avoidable accident has been squarely blamed on Captain Francesco Schettino– a captain with the cruise line since 2006. This tragedy could have and should have been avoided by simply following company protocols. Schettino’s decision, for whatever reason, to deviate from pre-programmed routing put the... Read More

Did you know?  70% of falls happen in or around home 50% are due to environmental factors: Slipping Tripping Poor lighting Missing safety modifications  According to the CDC, another way to prevent falls is to asses the senior's home for safety risks. Remove boxes, newspapers, electrical cords and phone cords from walkways. Store clothing,... Read More

According to the CDC, 2nd on the list of suggestions to prevent falls in seniors is a review of all medications taken with a physician.
The average senior takes approximately thirty five prescriptions and twenty four percent of seniors are being treated by five or mor doctors. The more doctors you see, the more likely you are to be prescribed medicines. Seeing multiple doctors increases the risk of over-medication, errors, and drug interaction. 
A list of medications... Read More

Everyone knows 'an ounce of prevention is worth of pound of cure'. In the case of Falls in Seniors the worth of prevention is measurable.
Falls are the leading cause of death in seniors  40% of all seniors will fall this year 1 out of 5 result in hospitalization 12,800 deaths per year Average Cost of a Fall: $19,440  Annual cost of falls in U.S.: $20,000,000,000 According to the CDC there ARE preventative... Read More

If you're a caregiver for a loved one, there's another FREE Program that you should know about: The Yellow Dot program is free to residents and comes with a yellow dot sticker to be placed in the bottom left corner of a vehicle's rear window. That sticker will notify emergency responders of a yellow folder in the glove compartment, which will contain vital information if the driver is unable to communicate with first-responders. The program is sponsored by local emergency agencies, the... Read More