Oct. 14, 10:22 a.m.
Public Safety
When considering major threats and complications to your health, pneumonia most likely does not immediately come to mind. Pneumonia can strike independently, typically during the winter or flu season; however, it is more likely to occur as a complication of another illness, often times, the flu. Pneumonia also can be a complication of other illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes or even alcoholism and is the fifth leading cause of death for older Americans.
The information superhighway is a magnificent conduit for knowledge and exploitation. Anything in its purest form is usually a good thing. However, in our modern world of malevolent behavior, sometimes good intent is lacking.
Oct. 7, 11:46 a.m.
As our world appears to become more riddled with tragedy, don’t forget to be as careful as possible. If you recently traveled into Henderson, you may have read the Amber Alert board that announced, “209 roadway deaths in Nevada this year.”
October is the national fire awareness month sponsored by National Fire Protection Association.
While an eavesdropping isn’t polite, overhearing a conversation can be enlightening. The voice said, “I can’t believe it, they (who is they? You guessed it, Boulder City Police Department) gave me a ticket. Don’t they know I live here?”
The media and news stories present real life in the bleakest of moments. Tragedy, despair, hateful ignorance or intolerance, you pick. I couldn’t help it; I wonder where did accountability, respect and following the rules go?
Taking special care of your health, particularly after the age of 60, will help you ward off illnesses before their onset and also will help prepare your body to fight the illnesses that may not be prevented. After age 60, hidden health dangers such as heart attack, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, lung disorders and infectious diseases are more prevalent, and can appear with little warning.
During the past few weeks, the day shift has implemented a foot patrol detail. This program will become one of our department’s cornerstones.