Podcasts about living safely

Why is early and effective planning crucial for long-term home safety and independence?   In this episode, Stephen interviews Janet Engel - an occupational therapist, certified aging-in-place specialist, and an executive certificate in home modification holder - to share her expertise and help people understand the importance of making their living space more accessible and safer for them to navigate. She explains how universal design features can help make life easier and stresses the importance of automation systems for those who don't do well with technology. Stephen and Janet discuss the challenges of aging in place and how to overcome them while emphasizing the importance of proper planning so people can live safely and independently at home for longer.   Tune in for helpful tips on creating a safe space for aging in place!     [00:01 - 09:53] Opening Segment • Less than 5% of the housing stock in the US has features that would make it universally designed • How Janet helps people live safely in their homes and teaches about this • Simple modifications to increase safety and independence The importance of automation systems   [09:54 - 19:04] How Technology Can Help Women Age in Place Safely and Comfortably • Women are more at risk of being victims of criminal acts, so security in the home is important • How you can use Alexa to tie into home features like lighting and security systems • Arthritis is the number one disability that Americans have Impacting mobility and making everyday tasks difficult   [19:05 - 28:06] Debunking Misconceptions & Understanding the Benefits of Aging in Place • Universal design features can make a home more functional • Better design for primary bathrooms should include counter space and storage to reduce fall risk • Accessible design is not ugly or institutional-looking   [28:07 - 34:23] Closing Segment • You can beautifully design wheelchair ramps with safety features • What you need to create the best modifications for people with disabilities/progressive conditions/traumatic events     Want to connect with Janet? Follow her on LinkedIn. Visit Home Designs for Life to encompass all stages of life and abilities!     Key Quotes:     “There needs to be a happy medium where people with unlimited funds and people with limited funds can change their environment, not just their bathroom.” - Janet Engel   “Ramps are one of the accessible features that is most often done incorrectly.” - Janet Engel       Please check out videos of many of the podcast episodes on my YouTube channel: Accessible Housing Matters,   To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit my website or contact me on Facebook and Twitter.   Like what you've heard? Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast.   Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing and getting conversations going.   I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind and get your feedback about the show.   Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.

A timely interview with the CEO, Kristy Milligan, of Westside Cares. She describes what is offered to her clients including veterans: shelter, food, clothes, a hand up. Her personal stories are touching and heartfelt. She describes her experience with the drug issues from Westside Cares perspective. Did you know that Westside Cares offers help to middleclass people that have the "sudden emergency" happen? Learn who the surprise supporter during the Pandemic is. 

If you think that safety protocols for REALTORS are boring, you haven't heard enough stories yet. Tune in as Brenda Wise shares the red flags you should pay attention to when doing house showings and some smart strategies that can potentially save your life in crime situations. Key takeaways to listen for 3 skills you need to succeed as a REALTOR Why REALTORS need safety protocols Ways to verify the identity of your clients How to respond in a crime situation Are safety protocols only for female REALTORS? Resources mentioned in this episode Living Safely in a Dangerous World   About Brenda Wise For the last 38 years, Brenda Wise has helped female real estate agents experience a feeling of confidence and safety while going through the ins and outs of being a female in the workplace.  She has been traversing the country sharing her revolutionary approach to a safer and more effective real estate industry for women. In a predominantly male-led personal safety industry (where violence to women occurs at a staggeringly disproportionate rate), Brenda offers a wealth of personal insight, public safety, knowledge, and certified training experience that has educated and inspired thousands of female REALTORS on how to avoid the hidden dangers within daily activities in the real estate profession and focus on closing more deals. Connect with Brenda Instagram: @brendawise1 Facebook: Brenda Wise LinkedIn: Brenda J Wise Email: Brenda@BrendaWise.com Cell: 757.332.4647   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops! Sponsor Start your free, all-access trial today. There's no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that's a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Living Safely in the World"

Steve Bennet-Martin invites Therapy Manager, Margaret Clark, on to discuss ways for seniors to live safely in their own home. Margaret has worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota for over three decades and has a passion for helping seniors live as independently as they safely can. Topics Discussed Include:Encompass Health Rehabiltation Hospital and what Acute Rehab isFall Stastitics and their ImpactDiagnosis and medications to watch out forHow living safely changed with COVIDActivities of Daily Living vs Indpendent Activities of Daily LivingMaking home modications for safetyCall Encompass for help today at 941-921-8600Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/happylifepod)

On this episode, we chatted with Nick Roush, this entrepreneur has been a part of La Crosse's business community for a while, he's owner of Roush Rentals and owns and teaches at the Root Down Yoga Studio on Caledonia St. in La Crosse's Northside. Nick talks about community service and gives us insight on the new “Get On Living Safely” Campaign. https://www.facebook.com/getonlivingsafelyGet On Living Safely is sponsoring this podcast to remind you to keep your spending in the Community! Learn more https://getonlivingsafely.com!Roush Rentals - https://roushrentals.comRoot Down Yoga - https://rootdownyogastudio.comNorth La Crosse Business Association - https://www.northlacrosse.comYou can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com

National Safety Month - 7 Ways to Stay Safe!Show NotesJune is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a former Chief of Police, Security Director and leader of the Life Safety and Business Recovery group for one of the largest Financial Services Companies in the world, keeping people safe is one of my passions.A mindset of safety is a wonderful way to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. It also can save you money and help you avoid accidents that bring on pain and suffering.Here are my seven safety suggestions:1. June 1 is the beginning of the hurricane season in the Northern hemisphere. Now is a great time to stock up on non-perishable food and water so you can ride out an extended power outage. Plan on at least one to two gallons of bottled water per person per day. If you’re using well water, you’ll need additional water for the toilet I suggest having enough food and water to sustain you and your family for at least a week and preferably longer. There is a “Use by” date on water containers, so check and make sure the water is fresh. Act now to stockpile adequate food, water, a working battery or hand cranked radio, fresh batteries, and at least two working flashlights. If you have pets, ensure you have adequate food for them as well. For a more expansive guide on stocking supplies and preparing for disasters, I’ll have a link to an earlier “Safe Living Today” episode entitled, “Hurricane Irma - Prepare and Stay Safe” plus the link to an excellent guide prepared by the Red Cross and FEMA linked in the show notes. YouTube version of podcast: https://youtu.be/jePlA_S5Xl8. Red Cross - FEMA Guide: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf.2. Have a family meeting and go over fire safety procedures and escape routes. Remind everyone of the “drop and roll” method to snuff out clothes fires. Have a working fire extinguisher, working smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detectors. If you’re using battery operated detectors, change the batteries. Even better, upgrade to the new long life detectors.3. Have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car. Ensure everyone in the family knows basic First Aid and CPR.4. Create a safety kit for your car. Flashlights, fresh batteries, a working battery or crank radio, blankets, water, and non-perishable snacks should all be part of your kit. Have cellphone charging cords in the car. If you have people with Android and iPhones, you need at least one correct cord for each type of cellphone.5. Ensure there is a working car jack, tire wrench, and spare tire in the car. Ensure all drivers know how to change a flat tire. Keep jumper cables in the car and ensure drivers know how to use them. I highly recommend having a portable battery charger capable of jumpstarting your car. You’ll find them on Amazon and other online retailers and they’re available at most auto parts stores as well. Remember to charge them every two to three months and then put them back in the car.6. Have a “Go Bag” ready that contains medications, copies important documents, and anything else you want to keep safe. Make sure you have copies of insurance policies, medical information, insurance ID cards, medical directives, drivers licenses, and Social Security cards.7. Look around your home or workspace and identify and eliminate any electrical, tripping, or other safety hazards.To summarize,* Stock up on water and non-perishable food.* Review fire safety procedures and ensure your detectors and fire extinguishers are working properly.* Ensure you have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car and everyone knows First Aid and CPR.* Have a safety kit in your car.* Ensure you have jumper cables, a spare tire, a wrench, and a jack in the car. Ensure drivers know what to do in an emergency.* Have a “Go Bag” ready with medications, prescriptions, and copies of all important documents.* Identify and fix all safety hazards in your home.With June being National Safety Month, this is the time to take action and safeguard yourself and your family.To listen to other “Safe Living Today” episodes and to subscribe so you never miss an episode, visit http://SafeLivingToday.com.Until our next episode, this is your host Stephen Carter asking you to, Stay Well, Stay Safe, and Stay Blessed.

7 Ways to Stay Safe for National Safety MonthJune is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a former Chief of Police, Security Director and leader of the Life Safety and Business Recovery group for one of the largest Financial Services Companies in the world, keeping people safe is one of my passions.A mindset of safety is a wonderful way to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. It also can save you money and help you avoid accidents that bring on pain and suffering.Here are my seven safety suggestions:1. June 1 is the beginning of the hurricane season in the Northern hemisphere. Now is a great time to stock up on non-perishable food and water so you can ride out an extended power outage. Plan on at least one to two gallons of bottled water per person per day. If you’re using well water, you’ll need additional water for the toilet I suggest having enough food and water to sustain you and your family for at least a week and preferably longer. There is a “Use by” date on water containers, so check and make sure the water is fresh. Act now to stockpile adequate food, water, a working battery or hand cranked radio, fresh batteries, and at least two working flashlights. If you have pets, ensure you have adequate food for them as well. For a more expansive guide on stocking supplies and preparing for disasters, I’ll have a link to an earlier “Safe Living Today” episode entitled, “Hurricane Irma - Prepare and Stay Safe” plus the link to an excellent guide prepared by the Red Cross and FEMA linked in the show notes. YouTube version of podcast: https://youtu.be/jePlA_S5Xl8. Red Cross - FEMA Guide: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf.2. Have a family meeting and go over fire safety procedures and escape routes. Remind everyone of the “drop and roll” method to snuff out clothes fires. Have a working fire extinguisher, working smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detectors. If you’re using battery operated detectors, change the batteries. Even better, upgrade to the new long life detectors.3. Have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car. Ensure everyone in the family knows basic First Aid and CPR.4. Create a safety kit for your car. Flashlights, fresh batteries, a working battery or crank radio, blankets, water, and non-perishable snacks should all be part of your kit. Have cellphone charging cords in the car. If you have people with Android and iPhones, you need at least one correct cord for each type of cellphone.5. Ensure there is a working car jack, tire wrench, and spare tire in the car. Ensure all drivers know how to change a flat tire. Keep jumper cables in the car and ensure drivers know how to use them. I highly recommend having a portable battery charger capable of jumpstarting your car. You’ll find them on Amazon and other online retailers and they’re available at most auto parts stores as well. Remember to charge them every two to three months and then put them back in the car.6. Have a “Go Bag” ready that contains medications, copies important documents, and anything else you want to keep safe. Make sure you have copies of insurance policies, medical information, insurance ID cards, medical directives, drivers licenses, and Social Security cards.7. Look around your home or workspace and identify and eliminate any electrical, tripping, or other safety hazards.To summarize,Stock up on water and non-perishable food.Review fire safety procedures and ensure your detectors and fire extinguishers are working properly.Ensure you have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car and everyone knows First Aid and CPR.Have a safety kit in your car.Ensure you have jumper cables, a spare tire, a wrench, and a jack in the car. Ensure drivers know what to do in an emergency.Have a “Go Bag” ready with medications, prescriptions, and copies of all important documents.Identify and fix all safety hazards in your home.With June being National Safety Month, this is the time to take action and safeguard yourself and your family.To listen to other “Safe Living Today” episodes and to subscribe so you never miss an episode, visit http://SafeLivingToday.com.Until our next episode, this is your host Stephen Carter asking you to, Stay Well, Stay Safe, and Stay Blessed.

7 Ways to Stay Safe for National Safety MonthJune is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a former Chief of Police, Security Director and leader of the Life Safety and Business Recovery group for one of the largest Financial Services Companies in the world, keeping people safe is one of my passions.A mindset of safety is a wonderful way to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. It also can save you money and help you avoid accidents that bring on pain and suffering.Here are my seven safety suggestions:1. June 1 is the beginning of the hurricane season in the Northern hemisphere. Now is a great time to stock up on non-perishable food and water so you can ride out an extended power outage. Plan on at least one to two gallons of bottled water per person per day. If you’re using well water, you’ll need additional water for the toilet I suggest having enough food and water to sustain you and your family for at least a week and preferably longer. There is a “Use by” date on water containers, so check and make sure the water is fresh. Act now to stockpile adequate food, water, a working battery or hand cranked radio, fresh batteries, and at least two working flashlights. If you have pets, ensure you have adequate food for them as well. For a more expansive guide on stocking supplies and preparing for disasters, I’ll have a link to an earlier “Safe Living Today” episode entitled, “Hurricane Irma - Prepare and Stay Safe” plus the link to an excellent guide prepared by the Red Cross and FEMA linked in the show notes. YouTube version of podcast: https://youtu.be/jePlA_S5Xl8. Red Cross - FEMA Guide: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf.2. Have a family meeting and go over fire safety procedures and escape routes. Remind everyone of the “drop and roll” method to snuff out clothes fires. Have a working fire extinguisher, working smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detectors. If you’re using battery operated detectors, change the batteries. Even better, upgrade to the new long life detectors.3. Have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car. Ensure everyone in the family knows basic First Aid and CPR.4. Create a safety kit for your car. Flashlights, fresh batteries, a working battery or crank radio, blankets, water, and non-perishable snacks should all be part of your kit. Have cellphone charging cords in the car. If you have people with Android and iPhones, you need at least one correct cord for each type of cellphone.5. Ensure there is a working car jack, tire wrench, and spare tire in the car. Ensure all drivers know how to change a flat tire. Keep jumper cables in the car and ensure drivers know how to use them. I highly recommend having a portable battery charger capable of jumpstarting your car. You’ll find them on Amazon and other online retailers and they’re available at most auto parts stores as well. Remember to charge them every two to three months and then put them back in the car.6. Have a “Go Bag” ready that contains medications, copies important documents, and anything else you want to keep safe. Make sure you have copies of insurance policies, medical information, insurance ID cards, medical directives, drivers licenses, and Social Security cards.7. Look around your home or workspace and identify and eliminate any electrical, tripping, or other safety hazards.To summarize,Stock up on water and non-perishable food.Review fire safety procedures and ensure your detectors and fire extinguishers are working properly.Ensure you have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car and everyone knows First Aid and CPR.Have a safety kit in your car.Ensure you have jumper cables, a spare tire, a wrench, and a jack in the car. Ensure drivers know what to do in an emergency.Have a “Go Bag” ready with medications, prescriptions, and copies of all important documents.Identify and fix all safety hazards in your home.With June being National Safety Month, this is the time to take action and safeguard yourself and your family.To listen to other “Safe Living Today” episodes and to subscribe so you never miss an episode, visit http://SafeLivingToday.com.Until our next episode, this is your host Stephen Carter asking you to, Stay Well, Stay Safe, and Stay Blessed.

National Safety Month - 7 Ways to Stay Safe!Show NotesJune is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a former Chief of Police, Security Director and leader of the Life Safety and Business Recovery group for one of the largest Financial Services Companies in the world, keeping people safe is one of my passions.A mindset of safety is a wonderful way to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. It also can save you money and help you avoid accidents that bring on pain and suffering.Here are my seven safety suggestions:1. June 1 is the beginning of the hurricane season in the Northern hemisphere. Now is a great time to stock up on non-perishable food and water so you can ride out an extended power outage. Plan on at least one to two gallons of bottled water per person per day. If you’re using well water, you’ll need additional water for the toilet I suggest having enough food and water to sustain you and your family for at least a week and preferably longer. There is a “Use by” date on water containers, so check and make sure the water is fresh. Act now to stockpile adequate food, water, a working battery or hand cranked radio, fresh batteries, and at least two working flashlights. If you have pets, ensure you have adequate food for them as well. For a more expansive guide on stocking supplies and preparing for disasters, I’ll have a link to an earlier “Safe Living Today” episode entitled, “Hurricane Irma - Prepare and Stay Safe” plus the link to an excellent guide prepared by the Red Cross and FEMA linked in the show notes. YouTube version of podcast: https://youtu.be/jePlA_S5Xl8. Red Cross - FEMA Guide: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf.2. Have a family meeting and go over fire safety procedures and escape routes. Remind everyone of the “drop and roll” method to snuff out clothes fires. Have a working fire extinguisher, working smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detectors. If you’re using battery operated detectors, change the batteries. Even better, upgrade to the new long life detectors.3. Have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car. Ensure everyone in the family knows basic First Aid and CPR.4. Create a safety kit for your car. Flashlights, fresh batteries, a working battery or crank radio, blankets, water, and non-perishable snacks should all be part of your kit. Have cellphone charging cords in the car. If you have people with Android and iPhones, you need at least one correct cord for each type of cellphone.5. Ensure there is a working car jack, tire wrench, and spare tire in the car. Ensure all drivers know how to change a flat tire. Keep jumper cables in the car and ensure drivers know how to use them. I highly recommend having a portable battery charger capable of jumpstarting your car. You’ll find them on Amazon and other online retailers and they’re available at most auto parts stores as well. Remember to charge them every two to three months and then put them back in the car.6. Have a “Go Bag” ready that contains medications, copies important documents, and anything else you want to keep safe. Make sure you have copies of insurance policies, medical information, insurance ID cards, medical directives, drivers licenses, and Social Security cards.7. Look around your home or workspace and identify and eliminate any electrical, tripping, or other safety hazards.To summarize,* Stock up on water and non-perishable food.* Review fire safety procedures and ensure your detectors and fire extinguishers are working properly.* Ensure you have a well stocked First Aid kit in your home and car and everyone knows First Aid and CPR.* Have a safety kit in your car.* Ensure you have jumper cables, a spare tire, a wrench, and a jack in the car. Ensure drivers know what to do in an emergency.* Have a “Go Bag” ready with medications, prescriptions, and copies of all important documents.* Identify and fix all safety hazards in your home.With June being National Safety Month, this is the time to take action and safeguard yourself and your family.To listen to other “Safe Living Today” episodes and to subscribe so you never miss an episode, visit http://SafeLivingToday.com.Until our next episode, this is your host Stephen Carter asking you to, Stay Well, Stay Safe, and Stay Blessed.

Are you ready for more adventure in your life? Do you need more risk? If your a man in our culture, your answer is probably a resounding YES! In today's episode, Justin and Blair discuss the reasons that risk is so crucial to a man's fulfillment and happiness.  A few quotes from this episode: -There is a natural longing in men's hearts for adventure. When we disengage with risk, we begin dying inside. BR -Insert adventure in your life, or it will come out sideways somewhere else. BR -If you are in survival mode, what will cause you to risk and get out of your comfort zone?  JS -What is your threshold for risk, what is wisdom when determining how to risk, and how can you insert it into your life? BR

Alzheimer's Speaks loves raising awareness and sharing resources to improve life for those dealing with dementia. Today our first guest will be Betty Robison, a Gerontology Educator at the Aging Institute the at University of Pittsburgh.  She will review prevention tips for wandering and also a wandering profile.  I promise this is a discussion you won't want to miss.  I just met Betty when speaking out last month in PA and I was amazed and the great information she had to share and will be sharing with us here! Contact Betty   Phone  412-864-2092  24/7 Aging Services 866-430-8742 Email Wanderinng Info Sheet Project Lifesafer Our second guest will be Andreas Forsland, founder of  Smartstones.  The world's first wearable communication device for non-verbal communication amongst a small mobile group.  It is specifically designed for the hundreds of millions of parents and caregivers worldwide to mobilize care and support in an emergency, and provide daily reminders and maintain an emotional bond with their loved ones, providing encouragement during a recovery. Contact Andreas     Website For more resources on Dementia and Caregiving go to  Alzheimer's Speaks websiteSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jenn Casey about "Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 2" in this 16 October 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jenn Casey about "Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 2" in this 16 October 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jenn Casey about "Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 1" in this 25 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jenn Casey about "Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 1" in this 25 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com