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home for recovery before you go to the hospital. If your trip to the hospital was sudden or ... sure your living area includes access to a telephone within reach at all times. Tripping or falling ... bathtub;fall prevention;falling;handrails;home;house;lifting;light;pets;riser;rug;safe;showering;stairs;toilet;treads;trip;urinal;WN01815_eng

*Slips Trips Falls Prevention ... Accidents involving slips, trips, or falls happen every day. They can cause injuries, pain ... slips, trips, and falls can help prevent them. The Science of Slips, Trips, and Falls Accidents ... 85649;The science of slips, trips, and falls;slips, trips, and falls

*Preventing Trips at Work ... To prevent trips on the job, watch for hazards, don't take shortcuts, and keep work areas ... well-lit and clean. Preventing Trips on the Job Trips are usually caused by taking shortcuts ... 85653;Preventing trips on the job;workplace safety

-hour trip by car with several stops may turn out to be shorter and less stressful than a 2-hour plane ... trip with long waits and luggage delays.  Is it OK to travel while pregnant? Modern

Detailed checklist for travelers to ensure a safe and healthy trip Traveler's Checklist Before ... you travel, this checklist will help you get ready for a safe and healthy trip: Schedule an

While You Travel Preventing illness or injury is a big part of making your trip relaxing and ... trip. Take extra prescriptions for medicines and eyewear, in case you need to have them filled while

year. More people now take trips to remote parts of the world. These areas often have health ... : Get travel health information as far before your trip as possible. Do this even if you have

, mild weather days. A child can quickly develop heat stroke. DO NOT: Drive drowsy. On longer trips

-free workplace. Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls for Healthcare Workers Common hazards like ... well lit Every piece of equipment left out or drawer left open is a hazard that can trip you up ... Avoiding slips, trips, and falls for healthcare workers;Staff Education;Worker Safety;Prevention ... ;fall prevention;avoiding slips;avoiding trips;avoiding falls;health care workers safety;82574;standard precautions

great rewards—and great challenges. Here's how to make the most of your trip. Read more

, magazines, humor, even cookbooks. Play board games or computer games. Plan a trip, listen to ... Foundation at www.arthritis.org or 800-283-7800 Medicare Hotline at www.medicare.gov or 800-633

trip to an emergency room is needed. Here's what to look for. Read more

trips and falls. Think about how your child will need to use the bag. In some cases, it may not be the ... and supplies at once. Tell them to make trips to their locker during the day. Use care when

bring enough medicines that will last longer than the planned trip in case you have any delays ... swollen sinuses, try taking a decongestant before you get on the airplane. If the plane trip is long

. Secure or remove rugs, power cords, and other items that might make you slip or trip ... . Think ahead Plan in advance: Combine errands so that you make fewer trips up and down stairs

you use often in easy reach. Move electrical cords out of the way so they don’t trip you ... . Remove throw rugs to prevent slipping or tripping. Watch for pets or small objects on the floor

Any trip needs advance planning so you can be comfortable and lower your risk for worsening ... symptoms. Traveling with a Chronic Condition Trips need advance planning. This is so you can

A preschooler needs space in which to run and explore. Take them on trips to the playground ... activities What you can do as a parent Read to your child. Take trips to the park, beach, and

changes before you go home: Remove objects that could cause you to trip, such as area rugs ... times. Reduce stair use by making the most of each trip. Do more than 1 task per trip.

trip Inherited blood clotting disorders A central venous catheter Older age Smoking ... arterial thrombosis  Lack of movement, such as after surgery or on a long trip Older age