Man Credits Learning to Parachute Jump for Saving His Life
CANTON – The arrival of spring means we’re all spending more time outside and in some instances that involves climbing on ladders, using dangerous tools or even possibly using dangerous tools while climbing on ladders. It was while trimming a tree when Craig Ballard, of Madrid took a fall that could have cost him his life. He said a limb from the tree he was cutting fell and inadvertently kicked the...
Clarkson Occupational Therapy Students Team Up with United Helpers for Fall Prevention Program
CANTON, NY –Occupational Therapy students from Clarkson University have teamed up with United Helpers Independent Senior Living to introduce a fall prevention program. According to the National Safety Council, falls are the leading cause of injuries amongst people 65 and older, with one in four reporting at least one fall each year. The program began with a fall prevention presentation a few weeks ago and concluded last week when students returned to...