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Article Archive

Here is an archive of the articles that have appeared on our site in the past.  You can select the group by year and then simply click on the article title to view it.


1999

1999 Articles

Holiday Fire Safety Tips (December 1999)
Every year thousands of people are injured or killed due to faulty Christmas decorations. Careful planning of your holiday decorations can help prevent any needless injuries.   ...

Professional's Forum (October 1999)
Interview with Kathy Kirby, Residence Service Coordinator MetroCenter Teachers Retirement Apartments, Nashville, TN.  ...

Professional's Forum (October 1999)
Interview with Roberta A. Newton, Ph.D., PT, Professor of Physical Therapy at Temple University.  ...

Adapting the Home (September 1999)
Adapting the home for a person who is partially or fully disabled can be a demanding or a relatively simple process. In general, the more adaptations that can be made  ...

Is Your Home Ready For Y2K? (September 1999)
Is the reality of Y2K is really as bad as the fear mongers would have us believe? We are not sure either. However, we do think it might be a good idea  ...

Tip Corner (August 1999)
How do I install a grab bar? What is the best method for installing safety treads in a shower? How can I make my home safe for my family?  ...

Grandbaby Proofing Your Home (August 1999)
It's probably been years since you have had small children in your home, right? Well, we want to give you a few tips to consider making sure that your home is as safe  ...

Seniors: 10 Ways to Make Your Home Safer (July 1999)
In 1997 there were 34.1 million people over the age of 65. By the year 2030 there will be nearly 70 million senior citizens in the United States. ...

Tips for Beating the Heat (July 1999)
Summer time always brings sweltering heat, but we never seem to be fully prepared. Below are a few tips to keep you cool and healthy when outside of your home.  ...

How to Avoid Having a Stroke (June 1999)
For many women, having a stroke is one of the last diseases to think you'll have to face. But the chance of stroke is more likely this year for women than breast cancer, ...

A Typical American Home (April 1999)
The year is 1970. Allen and Rose have just built their new home to accommodate their family consisting of two adults, five boys, one dog, and a fish.  When they met ...

Home Security Tips (April 1999)
Home security has grown from being a preventative caution measure to a necessity. These days, crime is so common we hardly blink an eye. The average burglar only ...

Fire Prevention (April 1999)
Every 2 hours, someone in the United States dies in a fire. The majority of these deaths happen at home, during the night. The horrifying truth is even more ...

Nursing Homes as Options for Seniors (April 1999)
More people enter nursing homes due to falls than for any other reason.
Preventing falls is one of our most major concerns. We have researched ...

Preventive Home Modification (April 1999)
The Key to Healthy Living
More people are injured in their own homes than anywhere else...