(WGHP) — We talk a lot about keeping children safe in the bathroom, but that room also poses a safety risk for older adults. January is Bathroom Safety Month. As our Successful Aging expert Linda ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - We hear a lot about water safety in the pool, especially in the warmer months, but whether you have a pool or not - there is a threat to infants in every house with a tub or ...
Making some bathroom safety changes can help reduce the risk of serious falls, which is especially high in older age and in slippery environments. The bathroom is an environment in which you are ...
The bathroom is meant to be a place of relaxation and rejuvenation, but it can also be a potential danger zone if proper care is not taken. One of the main causes of bathroom falls is wet and slippery ...
We’ve all experienced that moment of panic when reaching for the shampoo in the shower when we suddenly feel our feet falter on the slick surface of a porcelain tub. We instinctually grab for anything ...
Q. As my mother’s mobility gets more limited, I’m concerned about her bathing and the risk of getting hurt. What can I do to improve the safety of her bathroom? As we age, our balance, strength, and ...
(ARA) - One in three seniors over the age of 65 will experience at least one fall annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the home ...
The bathtub safety rules experts recommend, plus how (and how often) to bathe your baby By Laura Murphy When I was pregnant, I imagined that bathing my twins would be a relaxing daily ritual. Instead, ...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education candidates call for action after fatal stabbing ...