Death rates from unintentional falls among adults aged ≥ 65 years increased 110%. For men the death rates were higher than women. Nonfatal fall injuries are among the most costly health conditions among people 65 years and older, and falls are the number 1 reason why older adults loose independence. Many fall risk factors are modifiable Potentially modifiable risk factors for falling are; poor balance, mobility problems, impaired vision, and insufficient vitamin D. Contributi

Comfort and Safety In the most general of terms, ergonomics is the practice of assessing and/or designing an environment for optimal comfort, safety, efficiency, and productivity. Don’t we all deserve such comfort and safety? I believe so! When you are hunched over your laptop or placing heavy boxes onto a high shelf or lifting young children/grandchildren with a bent back and straight knees, the ergonomic gods are frowning and sad. When you don’t have to “crane” your neck