Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Be safe and smart when cooking

February 17, 2010 by admin  
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Little things we do can help to keep us safe.  Don’t wear loose fitting clothes, such as a robe, when cooking on the stovetop.  Loose clothing can easily catch fire, resulting in serious injury.  So, be smart and safe and change out of your robe or other loose clothing before you do your cooking.
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Safe Holiday Home Decorating

December 21, 2009 by admin  
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Home safety is essential to successfully aging in place.  Home safety can take many forms, from preventing falls in the kitchen and bathroom, to preventing accidental fires.  As the holidays approach, we need to continue to pay close attention to home safety and fall prevention.  This time of year, we love decorating our homes for [...]

End Stage Renal Disease

November 15, 2009 by admin  
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Continuing our special November series during National Diabetes Month, this week, The Aging Suite discusses End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).  Diabetes is the most common cause of ESRD and ESRD impacts all of the body’s major organs.
ESRD occurs when there is permanent failure of the kidneys meaning the kidneys no longer having the ability to [...]