Knowledge Is Key An internet search of “anti-fatigue ergonomic mats” will render page after page of results, that can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. We don’t envy anyone the process of finding the most appropriate ergonomic mat, but we can make it easier....
Saftey First Each year Americans celebrate “Older Americans Month” in an effort raise awareness of the contributions of our elderly loved ones and provide them with information to help them stay healthy and active. This year the focus of Older Americans Month is to...
Is It Worth It? Too often we see companies making decisions about products that affect worker health, safety and productivity based on short term price considerations. Because the bottom line is important, we believe that it is critical to consider that there is a big...
Safety First The last of the baby boomer generation is set to exit the workplace in the next few years and statistics show that the trend known as, aging-in-place, will continue to increase. In fact, a study conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons...
Let Us Support You Shows like America’s funniest home videos and websites like YouTube are filled with videos of people slipping, tripping and falling. Most of them are comical but sometimes you find yourself wincing sympathetically in pain. Unfortunately, at one...
Knowledge Is Key Aging-in-place depends on the ability of seniors to live independently and safely. An important aspect of preserving independence is avoiding injuries if falls occur. Recently, we have blogged about the topic of fall protection, and discussed one of...
Let Us Support You The Summer season may contribute to lower productivity, but it certainly isn’t the only killer of productivity on the job. A study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 51 percent of employees said they were less productive...
Safety First The changes our elderly loved ones experience as they age can often be very difficult both emotionally and physically. The increased doctor appointments often coupled with decreased independence and mobility can be supremely frustrating and stressful for...
Sunny Days Ahead With Summer around the corner, we have been daydreaming of long days spent relaxing at the beach. We can all relate to a day at the beach lugging all our gear to our ideal spot on a sandy shore. Despite how relaxing it can be, walking on the beach is...
Knowledge Is Key According to the Center for Disease Control in 2010, 2.3 million nonfatal fall injuries among older adults were treated in emergency departments and more than 662,000 were hospitalized. The CDC also reported that 20-30 percent of elders who fall,...