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Sept. 1-Sept. 30 National Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Several national nonprofit and advocacy organizations support this month-long awareness campaign, including the Brain Injury Association of America. Accidental falls are one of the leading causes of injury among Alaskans aged 65 and older, often resulting in serious harm like brain injuries or hip fractures. The State of Alaska Department of Health has a myth-busting information page full of resources that can help you. https://health.alaska.gov/en/education/senior-fall-prevention/...
More and more people are getting stuck in their cars due to floods or snow storms because of severe changes in the weather. There's also troubling, more frequent rock and landslides that can trap you. Be prepared for anything. As someone who's traveled throughout Alaska, the Yukon Territory, the Norwest Territories in Canada, and up and down the Alaska Highway to the Lower 48, I know being prepared not only saved me some discomfort but also discomfort for fellow travelers. A courtesy of the...
