Join a local YMCA The YMCA heavily promotes strengthening communities. The organization strives to bring everyone together, regardless of age, income or background, to give them the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Your local YMCA will offer a wide range of community programming, some of which are free. Find your local YMCA here. Ask […]

Elder abuse can take many forms including harm that is physical, emotional, financial, or neglectful. “Elder Abuse” is abuse that occurs in a relationship when there is an expectation of trust. The harm may be intentional or unintentional. Intentional abuse is often heartbreaking to hear about and difficult to determine. A family member who steals […]

The skin protects us from all sorts of things: infection, heat loss, fluid loss, etc. Burns damage the protective barrier of the skin. There are different grades of burn: • 1st degree – redness without blistering (a sunburn for example) • 2nd degree – burn with blistering • 3rd degree – burn though the full […]