Los Angeles
Affordable Housing Crisis
As with many other people, I have heard different things in the media such as an affordable housing crisis, stagnant wages, record inflation, rising interest rates, etc. For my family of four, things are definitely getting tighter financially. There is also the concern for the future of our two daughters… Read more »
When to buckle up your child?
Now this may seem like a stupid question, but here it goes. Should a child be buckled up in their seat prior to the vehicle moving? Now I’m hoping that the majority of readers out there answered “YES”. Would you believe that an elementary school Vice Principal (VP) actually disagrees?… Read more »
Wheelchair Safety
Several years ago when I wrote the health advice column for a local monthly senior’s newspaper, I had written an article on wheelchair safety. Items covered in the article included appropriate size of wheelchair for the individual, wearing a safety belt, appropriate speed using the wheelchair, applying the brakes before… Read more »
Pharmacy Mistakes
When most people think of medication safety, they usually think about ensuring that their medications are stored out of reach from children and pets. While this is certainly true, there are other safety risks that many are not aware of. I’ve been nursing for over 20 years and have seen… Read more »