Author Archives: James Carroll

Hazards at home

Posted on February 7, 2012 by James Carroll

“Home Sweet Home” In the United States, almost 60% of all homes were built before 1980 (US Census, 2011).  In New York and the Northeast, this rises to 80% or more.  In update Upstate New York including Buffalo, Rochester, and … Continue reading →

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Senior Falls

Posted on January 24, 2012 by James Carroll

Do you know a senior that has fallen? A senior falls and becomes injured every 17 seconds, and one senior dies from a fall every 30 seconds in the United States (NCIPC, 2006). The associated medical costs with these deaths … Continue reading →

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