Disaster Safety & Assistive Technology: Protection for Seniors & the Disabled Emergency Preparedness: How It Differs When disaster strikes, our first instinct is to check in with our loved ones and make sure they’re okay. But if your loved one is a senior or has a disability, you can’t afford to wait to “check in”Continue reading “Disaster Safety & Assistive Technology: Protection for Seniors & the Disabled”
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Dr Mercola: Tai Chi for balance and emergency prevention
Prevent emergencies with Tai-Chi, Yoga, Pilates, dancing and whole foods rich in Potassium, iron and other vitamins and minerals. We should also not over medicate as most medications can affect your brain and balance. Connie Dr Mercola on Tai-Chi for balance and preventing a trip to the emergency room. Balance is important to athleticContinue reading “Dr Mercola: Tai Chi for balance and emergency prevention”
Dialing 911 directly from a hotel room
Hank started a petition after his daughter Kari was murdered by her estranged husband in a hotel room a few years ago. It is a truly tragic story in that Kari’s nine-year-old daughter repeatedly tried to dial 911 from the room’s phone, but couldn’t get through because some hotels require dialing “9” before 911. SheContinue reading “Dialing 911 directly from a hotel room”
Bay area senior care and home assistance
We cannot leave our seniors at home without a compassionate and caring caregiver 24/7. We also need to senior safe our house to avoid falls and other accidents/emergencies. Leave contact information and medication list/schedules to a caregiver and another copy in your refrigerator and a copy of medication list in the purse of your momContinue reading “Bay area senior care and home assistance”
Emergency Childbirth: When Baby Arrives Before the Midwife or Doctor
Most births are spontaneous and normal. The baby is crafted for survival. Relax and do the following after contacting the midwife or doctor who is on her way: Move her to a comfortable place away from the toilet. Call for help. Make sure the room is warm and draft free. Remember that baby needs a Continue reading “Emergency Childbirth: When Baby Arrives Before the Midwife or Doctor”