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Wrist, hand, and Arm Ergonomic ExercisesWrist Tilt ExerciseThe wrist tilt is perfect to gain feeling and momentum back into the wrist joint, especially after long bouts of typing on the keyboard:Begin with arm fully extended and palm facing downwardsGently tilt wrist to the rightHold for three to five secondsMove wrist to the left and hold for another three to five secondsWrist Flexion ExerciseWrist Flexion ExerciseFor people who have a shorter range of natural motion in their wrists, the wrist …

Being Prepared Means Planning AheadEmergencies can happen at a moment's notice. Mobility, hearing, learning, or seeing disabilities can create specific needs that individuals need to address to be able to respond to an emergency. We urge everyone to become “Red Cross Ready” for any urgent situation, which means assembling a  survival kit, making an emergency plan, and being informed. In addition, people with and without disabilities, as well as those in their support networks, may …

See link below for interview:INTERVIEW WITH A DISASTER SURVIVAL SURVIVAL EXPERT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS TIPSIN THIS INTERVIEW VIDEO I GET TO CHAT WITH A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS EXPERT WHO OFFERS US SOME PRACTICAL TIPS. SHE IS THE CO OWNER AT http://4ursurvival.com/ ON THIS WEBSITE YOU WILL FIND A WEALTH OF INFORMATION REGARING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND SAFETY. THEY ADDRESS MANY SAFETY CONCERNS SUCH AS HOW TO DO THE Heimlich maneuver, HOW TO PRE …

www.4ursurvival.comFirst aid for a minor burnCool down the burn. After holding the burn under cool, running water, apply cool, wet compresses until the pain subsides.Remove tight items, such as rings, from the burned area. Be gentle, but move quickly before swelling starts.Avoid breaking blisters. Blisters with fluid protect the area from infection. If a blister breaks, clean the area and gently apply an antibiotic ointment.Apply a moisturizing lotion, such as one with aloe vera. After the burne …

Family Emergency Kits - www.4ursurvival.comBeing a “survivor” has captured the imagination of millions of TV watchers. But a survivor is much more than a TV fantasy. A survivor is someone prepared to live—and live as healthfully as possible—when life far from home doesn’t go exactly as planned.Being prepared to survive in the outdoors starts with knowing what to be prepared for. You can live days without water and weeks without food. People who don’t survive in the outdoors most often die from l …