Gardening is a wonderful warm weather activity for kids and adults to enjoy together. Your child can learn valuable life-long lessons and gain a sense of accomplishment, all while having fun and playing in the dirt. However, some aspects of gardening can be very dangerous. These dangers can be minimized, and some can even be […]
After Brain Injury: Driving
April 9, 2014 By
A big step in brain injury recovery is driving again. About half of brain injury survivors are able to return to driving. The very nature of brain injuries makes it difficult or impossible for the brain inured person to assess their own readiness to get behind the wheel, for many reasons. Brain injuries can impair […]
Sun Safety
April 7, 2014 By
It’s that time of year again, but before you rush out in the sun, take a minute to learn some basic sun safety. You have heard about the need to protect yourself from the sun all of your life, but things have changed. We know now that some of the old standbys do not really […]
Sun and Citrus – A Dangerous Combination
April 4, 2014 By
Phytophotodermatitis Phytophotodermatitis, sometimes referred to as “margarita dermatitis” is a skin injury which can occur if you spend time in the sun with citrus juice on your skin. It can result in severe burns, often mistaken for chemical burns or other skin conditions. In some cases the burn is never apparent, but hyperpigmentation occurs. When […]
GM Announces Another Massive Recall
April 3, 2014 By
On Monday, March 17, 2014, General Motors announced three new recalls. Over 1.18 million vehicles were affected. According to the New York Times, the recalls have now reached over 4.8 million vehicles. The company says there have not been any injuries or deaths reported in connection with the defects prompting the recalls. GM is already […]
Child Safety: Prevent Poisoning
April 2, 2014 By
According to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) over 300 children under the age of 19 are treated for poisoning in emergency rooms every day in the U.S., two of whom die from their injuries. Some of the most dangerous substances in our homes are the ones which are not marked as poisonous, […]
National Flood Safety Awareness Week
April 1, 2014 By
March 16 – 22 was National Flood Safety Awareness Week for 2014. Even if you live in an area which does not normally experience flooding, now is the time to learn about the potential risk in your area, should you experience unusual weather this season, as Colorado saw last year, and to plan ahead if […]
Side Impact Testing May Soon be Required for Child Safety Seats
March 31, 2014 By
You may be shocked to learn that side impact tests are not required for car seats. Current rules do require front and rear impact testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing new safety standards for child safety seats for children weighing up to 40 pounds. The agency estimates that the new rules […]
Child Safety Seats Improperly Installed
March 28, 2014 By
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) only about 25% of child car safety seats are installed properly. That means about three out of four children who are strapped in are not actually protected during an accident. At least one study has found that 96% of parents and caregivers believe they are doing […]
