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For many people, the flu is generally a mild illness, bringing on a fever, chills, and muscle fatigue. While these symptoms are unpleasant, they are generally manageable. However, for seniors and those with compromised immune systems, there are serious risks at stake. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90% of flu-related...

During the winter months, exposure to the cold can create many problems for workers, from slips on ice to hypothermia and frostbite. However, with the right precautions and preventative measures, both employers and employees can avoid these workplace injuries. It is incredibly important to adopt and enforce safety protocols to ensure all employees are as...

Andrea Conjerti, an attorney here at Brown Chiari, has been appointed to the Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. Andrea says she’s “grateful for the opportunity to promote equality and have a positive impact in the community.” The commission works to promote equal participation and access throughout the court system for...

Caregivers are responsible for creating a comfortable environment for whomever they look after. In order for this to be accomplished, a sense of trust and positive relationship needs to be established. The hiring process can be challenging, but with proper research and help from professional home care companies, finding the right fit can be easy....

As winter quickly approaches, safety on the roads will become a top priority, especially when driving through work zones. Construction zones can be a major hazard that causes drivers to put themselves, workers and other drivers at risk. Although construction workers may seem more vulnerable to danger, drivers are still at a large risk. Driving...

Commonly referred to as the silent killer, high blood pressure (HBP) affects nearly half of US adults. As we age, the chances of experiencing HBP increase, and it becomes difficult to decrease the chances of hypertension. In a recent blog post, AgingCare discusses the issues associated with HBP and the steps we should take to...

Caregivers often focus only on others and not enough on themselves. It can be a daunting task, taking care of the ones we love, but ignoring your own personal needs could create a toxic environment that is hard to fix. Caregiver burnout can lead to real turmoil in your professional and personal life. In order...

While food poisoning may be a blanket term for food-borne illness, there are many different causes and symptoms. Depending on the type of food and how it is prepared, there are various bacteria that can grow and infect consumers.  Listeria is a bacteria that typically hides in dairy products and produce. This strand of food...

Nutrition has a major impact on how our bodies operate and react to changes. Regardless of how our diets have worked for us in the past, dietary tweaks are inevitable as we continue to age. Since everybody ages differently, there is no universal dietary plan for all to follow. Instead, it is important to be...

Companies that produce and sell consumer products have a duty to test and ensure product safety under specific guidelines. It is also required that products warn of side effects or safety hazards associated with their product to ensure consumer awareness. However, when a company does not take the proper measures to test their product for...

Smartphones and tablets have become an important part of our everyday life. As technology continues to advance, new apps are steadily releasing, offering more features than ever before. The release of new apps involving management, dementia care and ways to check up on elderly loved ones has created easy problem-solving methods for caregivers. Apps can...

Falling is the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Of those falls, about one-third of them are from ladders. While these statistics may seem frightening, these falls are preventable. Before beginning work on a ladder, it is important to make sure proper safety precautions are being followed. If the job requires any tasks...