<![CDATA[Ronna Sather - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:22:50 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Senior Safety: Is Your Cane Adjusted Properly and Are You Using it on the Correct Side?]]> How do I use a cane properly and fit it to work best for me? Read on and you will find the answers to these basic cane issues.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: May 19, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-cane-adjusted-3108093.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - How to Safely Stand Up and Sit Down from a Chair]]> For many senior citizens, getting up from a chair is no longer easy. This simple step-by-step guide can help make sitting and standing less of a chore and improve safety at home.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: May 13, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-safely-stand-3108111.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - What You Should Do when You Fall Down and 4 Things to Do Now Just in Case]]> If you have ever fallen, you know how frightening this can be and how many thoughts race through your mind. " Did I break my hip? Will I ever be able to walk again? Am I still going to be able to live independently? What do I do now?"

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: May 11, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-3108141.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - How to Climb Stairs when One Leg is Injured or Weak]]> Climbing stairs can be a challenge if you have had an injury or one leg is weaker. Here are a few safety pointers. I am assuming that you are able to bear full weight on both legs.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: May 11, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-climb-stairs-3108027.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - Bathroom Hazards and Quick Fixes]]> This article will show you how to identify and reduce safety hazards in an older person's bathroom.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: Apr 28, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-bathroom-hazards-3108189.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - Bedroom Hazards and Quick Fixes]]> This article shows you how to correct bedroom safety hazards and take preventive measures to help avoid potentially life-altering disasters.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: Apr 28, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-bedroom-hazards-quick-3108173.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - 5 Simple Exercises to Lessen Fall Risk]]> Many seniors become more sedentary as the years go by. This can lead to weakness and decreased balance which increase fall risk. Here are a few simple exercises that can help.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: Apr 28, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-5-simple-exercises-3108147.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - 5 Key Signs Your Elderly Parent Has a Significant Risk of Falling - What You Can Do]]> How can you tell if someone has a significant risk of falling? The following 5 indicators can give you a heads-up that your senior loved one is at increased risk. Read on for strategies to help lessen this risk.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: Apr 28, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-5-key-signs-elderly-3108131.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - Kitchen Hazards and Quick Fixes]]> In this article, I will show you how to identify and reduce kitchen hazards, keeping you and your elderly loved ones safer.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: Apr 28, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/senior-safety-kitchen-hazards-quick-3108417.html <![CDATA[Senior Safety - Quick Fixes for Yard, Entryway, and Living Room Hazards]]> In this article, I will show you how to identify and reduce safety hazards in the living room, yard and entryways of an elderly persons home.

Contributor: Ronna Sather
Published: Apr 28, 2009

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