You hear it every year:  “Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly” during extreme heat or cold.  As you get older, you become more susceptible to being overcome by extreme temperatures, due to a variety of causes.   Fixed Incomes:  The elderly are more likely to be living on a fixed income, and reluctant, or unable, to pay for higher...

Paws for Summer Safety   With the majority of the nation under extreme high temperatures, it is important to keep our faithful companions safe in the hot weather.   Never, ever, ever leave your dog (or cat, or rabbit, or bird, or llama) in the car in the summer. We all know that keeping your pet in a car is deadly in a matter of moments, even if you have...

Post by:  Chuck Wilson   In recent years excessive heat has caused hundreds deaths and serious injuries. Extreme heat is a serious hazard to people and pets too. There are a few simple things you can do to “keep your cool” in soaring summer temperatures.   First, lets define some commonly used terms regarding how information about potentially hazardous...