Mother Nature can make traveling during the winter months a challenge. Have you prepared your vehicle? Do you have an emergency kit in your car? The AAA Auto Club recommends a vehicle check up in the fall to check all…
Can you believe that once again it is time to prepare for the holidays? Family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other occasions are right around the corner. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia during…
October is a month full of autumn pleasures, pumpkins, apple cider, cooler weather and beautiful colors. It is a time of change of season and routine. With a new school year our children adjust to new schedules, new classes and…
Flu Prevention 101: Be Prepared! We have all heard that getting the flu vaccine is the number one method for prevention of infection from the flu virus. Infection control basics are also common sense methods of preventing the spread of…
A recent national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that most U.S. adults are not even aware that they need vaccines throughout their lives to protect against serious diseases like pertussis, hepatitis, shingles, and pneumococcal…
The heat is on, it is vacation time! The weather is perfect for fun outdoor activities like hikes, watersports, BBQs and picnics. It is also prime season for ticks and mosquitos to feed on exposed skin. Protect yourself from bug…
Summer is near; the kids are looking forward to summer vacation, soon many will travel and experience outdoor activities. It is a good time to make sure that your family is ready to be “Safe for Life.” The National Safety…
Why does a nurse belong in a church? Women have been nursing in the church since the early days of church history. Deaconesses such as Phoebe and Fabiola cared for the sick and the poor. Religious orders of women showed…
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. provides the following information to help promote awareness. Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. This April during Alcohol Awareness…
Have you completed your Advance HealthCare Directive? Who should have an Advance Healthcare Directive? Everyone over age 18! In Connecticut, Advance Healthcare Directives include: The living will and health care instructions The appointment of a health care representative Completing an…
