Monthly Archives April 2015

You’re wise to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, about one in five Americans will get skin cancer sometime in their lives. This condition is caused by overexposure to UV rays 90 percent of the time.

Regular wheelchair maintenance helps extend its life and ensures proper functionality every day. Since you’re probably the first person to notice if something is wrong with your manual wheelchair, you should be responsible for its maintenance, though a family member or caregiver can also help.

It’s impossible to predict when an emergency will strike. Are you prepared to treat minor injuries with the contents of your first aid kit? If not, learn more about the importance of first aid kits and what yours should contain.

Good hygiene is the key to preventing the spread of germs and avoiding infection. Under ideal circumstances, you should wash your hands with soap under warm running water frequently throughout the day. When water isn’t available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend using hand sanitizer.