HYPERTHERMIA: TOO HOT FOR YOUR HEALTH Heat-Related Illness Advice for Older People From the National Institute on Aging: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIH News National Institute on Aging (NIA) <http://www.nia.nih.gov/> Thursday, July 22, 2010. Hot summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults. The National Institute […]
Consumer Tip for July 2009
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Tips For Older Adults To Combat Heat-Related Illnesses Risk of Heat-Related Problems Increases with Age As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, […]
Consumer Tip for May 2009
How Much Water Are We Using? The average American uses 60 gallons of water each day. This excludes outdoor uses such as washing the car or watering the lawn. Do you know how much water is used in your daily activities? Household faucet: 3-5 gallons per minute Shower: 5-10 gallons per minute Bath tub: 50 […]
Consumer Tip for February 2009
HYPOTHERMIA: A COLD WEATHER RISK FOR OLDER PEOPLE Almost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on icy steps, sidewalks or streets. But cold weather also can cause an important, less obvious danger that can affect older people. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia, which can be deadly if not […]
Consumer Tip for January 2009
Consumer Tip for January 2009 How to Make A Donation to a Hardship FundWinter weather is upon us. There are many Pennsylvanians who could use help in paying their energy bills. Your donation can assist needy households to keep their gas and electric service on this winter. Consider donating to your company’s hardship funds. Click on the […]
Consumer Tip for July 2008
Recycling Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs have become popular as a way to save energy and money. However, many consumers have been reluctant to use them because of uncertainty in how to dispose of them properly. Recently, Home Depot announced it will recycle CFL bulbs for free at all of its nearly […]
Consumer Tip for May 2008
May is National Safe Digging Month and the OCA Reminds You to Call Before You Dig! One phone call can make a difference between safety and disaster. Before you do any projects that involve digging, call 811 at least three business days before you plan on starting the job. By calling 811, you can have underground utility […]
Consumer Tip for April 2008
Spring into Action: How Landscaping Can Help with Home Energy Efficiency As you prepare your yard for the spring and summer months, you may be thinking of doing some landscaping. What you plant and where you plant it may help to reduce your home energy bills. Consider these tips from the U.S. Department of Energy: · Trees that lose their […]
Consumer Tip for February 2008
Hold on to Heat A tip from www.earthgauge.net While a fire can be inviting on chilly nights, the fireplace is actually one of the least efficient sources of heat you can use. A well-burning fire can send up to 24,000 cubic feet of air up and out of the chimney per hour – that’s enough air to […]
Consumer Tip for October 2007
Are You Having Trouble Paying Your Monthly Gas and Electric Bills? Contact Your Utility Company For Help Most gas and electric companies offer Customer Assistance Programs (CAPs). CAPs lower your monthly utility bills and in some cases may reduce the amount you already owe. Contact your utility company at the customer service number that appears on your […]
