September 23rd is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for seniors and can limit their ability to live independently. However, falling does not have to be a result of aging. Through simple lifestyle adjustments and prevention programs, the number of falls among seniors can be substantially reduced.
I wish I could keep Ms. Rebecca as my son’s permanent teacher! I love her so much! My son was really excited to go to school like his older brothers but I never dreamed what a gem we would end up having. When school was just starting there were a couple times when anxiety would […]
Many students in our schools are struggling and live without basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter. Kids Cause is an organization in Utah County that provides emergency needs such as hearing aids, eye glasses, dental work, clothing, shoes, and schools supplies.
The Box Elder Community Pantry was started in 1969 so that neighbors helping neighbors could ensure local residents don't go hungry or have food insecurity. It's a customer-choice and appointment-based pantry. Clients may come once a month and pick out 10 to 14 days of food from the selection on the shelves. This ensures they get the right amount of food based upon their family size and that no family gets food that they won't eat. Having an appointment ensures
How can communities get kids both excited and educated about the importance of nutrition and leading a healthy lifestyle?
Salt Lake Community College's solution to preventing and controlling childhood obesity focuses on educating students in their schools. Know Greater Heroes is their program featuring a high energy, interactive school assembly that focuses on elementary-age children being healthy.
Is your mother, daughter, sister, or friend a survivor of breast cancer? October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you will probably notice pink ribbons being used to promote the cause.
Most seniors want to live an independent and healthy life. But many are unable to get around or take care of their own needs. The Cache County Senior Citizens Center provides the Meals on Wheels program to individuals over 60 who are homebound, disabled, or at risk. Volunteers from the program deliver a hot meal and make personal contact to ensure seniors health and safety.
Imagine a child who has to attend school wearing the same outfit every day. Or a child who goes to school without a coat in the winter. This is the daily reality for thousands of students throughout Utah.
Hunger exists everywhere and has no boundaries. September is Hunger Action Month, and a group in Cache Valley is making sure school-age children in need are getting enough to eat.
Child abuse is a sensitive topic but an unfortunate reality. It's a traumatic experience for both children and their families. But where can victims turn? Who can they talk to and trust?
Children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses often spend countless days in the hospital. Enjoying something as simple as a family photo shoot can be a welcomed distraction from constant medical procedures.
As individuals, we make plans for our day, our week and our month. But no one makes plans to be a victim or survivor of a violent crime. Circle the Wagons is a grass-roots organization that steps in, providing direction and information for survivors in those first critical and confusing hours.
The transition back to civilian life for returning combat veterans is difficult for many, and it's common for veterans to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, or depression. Service and companion dogs can make a major difference in the life of a veteran.
Eating the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables can be difficult for many people. But when affordability is the main reason for not eating healthy, the challenge can be next to impossible with a limited income. That is why a local organization called Utahns Against Hunger is stepping in.
Children need the opportunity to learn and be loved. That's why Curt's Cuddles provides new books and pajamas to children in need in the Ogden area. Children at the Christmas Box House and YCC Family Crisis Center benefit from the donations.
Pickleball is the latest sports craze sweeping across America. So what is pickleball? It's a game played special paddles and a ball similar to a wiffle ball. A lower net and a smaller court allows the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Empowering people with disabilities by getting them the equipment they need to be mobile is a critical need in our community. Ability Found provides medical and rehabilitation equipment to Utahns with disabilities who cannot afford it.
Dear KSL, I wanted to share a letter I wrote to my son’s principal. If you have the time or ability to publicly recognize a school that is doing things right, I would appreciate it. Mr Peery is the principal at Salem Hills High School in Salem Utah and Andy is my Son. He is […]
There is a complex relationship between a child's hearing, communication, and overall development. A child that may appear to have a developmental delay could actually have a hearing impairment. If it goes undiagnosed, it could lead to delays in development and communication. For parents, all of this can seem like a puzzle they can't solve.
This past school year, a barrier was identified in the Glendale community where students walking from Riley Elementary School to the Sorenson Unity Center had to walk around a large fence along a very busy street.
Did you know that the price of a custom wheelchair can cost as much as a brand new car? Wheelchairs can be an art form, and the right wheelchair can make a huge difference in a person's life.
Dementia is not a disease. It's a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to reduce a person's ability to do everyday activities. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia.
How can running a 5K inspire and motivate girls to be healthy and confident?
Girls on the Run is a positive youth development program for girls in grades three through eight. The mission of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.
