As seen on Ellen! Today we wanted to showcase the inspiring story of a 12 year old boy who saw a person in a wheelchair struggle to open a door and as a result started building an app to help people better navigate communities. Learn more about Alexander’s story and this amazing app by visiting The Ability App website.
Remember this as a kid? Hanging on for dear life as someone would try to spin you so fast you would become sick or fly off at record speeds. I can only imagine the injury rates that prompted the removal of these from playgrounds.
As parents, we all have a different “danger zone” with our kids. Yet, there is a balance between letting them play recklessly and engaging in the new trend of “dangerism” where we are preventing our kids from taking risks – risks that can be so important to healthy growth and development. Playgrounds are a great source of physical exertion and outdoor exploration, but can also be unsafe. According to Parachute playground injuries account for over 28,000 injuries per year in Canada and that while many kids suffer only minor injuries, approximately 10% are hospitalized for a more severe injury often involving the head. So, how do we let our kids enjoy the playgrounds, have fun with friends, and explore independently while still keeping them safe?
Today, July 5th, is National Injury Prevention Day! Take a look at the following care of Parachute to learn how to create a safer playground experience for your children. Also visit Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day page to learn how to Stop the Clock on other types of preventable injuries.
“There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done.”
The Beatles, All You Need is Love
In celebration of summer, I wanted to share an infographic on pool safety. These helpful tips and tools are good things to review and consider, ensuring you, your friends and loved ones are safe and enjoy some fun in the sun this summer!
Today we celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday. The Canada Project care of Maclean’s delves deeper into what it means to be Canadian.
We want to hear from you. Tell us why you’re proud to be a Canadian?
In cities across Ontario pedestrian deaths and injuries are on the rise. Many blame distracted drivers, but distracted pedestrians are also a problem. Distractions from mobile devices including texting, emailing and music are often to blame. It is up to both drivers and pedestrians to keep people safe. Be a safe pedestrian and put down your phone when walking. Pay attention to the traffic around you and only cross at lights and crosswalks when it is safe to do so. Learn more about pedestrian safety tips in the following from the Ontario Medical Association.
Ontario Medical Association: Pedestrian Safety
This is the final day of the 30 Day Healthy Brain Challenge. How did you do?
We hope you enjoyed the activities and encourage you to do them on a regular basis to help create a healthier brain over time. If you missed the challenge, start today! Visit the 30 Day Healthy Brain Challenge page on our blog to learn more.
Avocados are an extremely nutritious fruit providing potassium, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, protein, healthy fats and more. Often overlooked in our diet, avocados also can help boost the brain. Take a look at the following from Alzheimers.net to learn more about the brain boosting benefits of avocados and for some delicious recipes.
Alzheimers.net: 10 Avocado Recipes for Brain Health
Be sure to join the 30 Day Healthy Brain Challenge, complete each day’s activity and let us know your progress!
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and in recognition Solutions for Living is introducing the 30 Day Healthy Brain Challenge. We challenge you to complete these 30 simple activities and tips which when incorporated into your lifestyle can help improve memory, boost mental health, prevent brain injury and reduce cognitive decline.
“Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
you never need to carry more than you can hold.
And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too.
Yeah, this, is my wish.”
Rascal Flatts, My Wish