Tag: Medical and Health
Save the life of someone during an opioid overdose
A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM RVTRAVEL.COM
Our country is experiencing an opioid addiction crisis. Although it is certainly not found in the RV community any...
Medications + Driving the RV = No!
If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive your car or RV? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Poison oak is abundant now in California, CPCS warns
Press release
San Francisco – May 6, 2019 – California Poison Control System (CPCS) warns California residents that the recent fires throughout the state, followed...
How common is RV drivers’ road rage, and what can be done about it?
Dear RV Shrink:
I have an ongoing problem with road rage. He sits right next to me in the motorhome and swears a blue streak...
You’ve heard of sleepwalking, but what about sleep-driving?
By Emily Woodbury
We RVers spend a lot of time driving. We've, sadly, gotten good at "distracted driving" – settling arguments with our kids as they...
Emergency medical transport plan? Watch the fine print!
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
It's your dream trip – traveling across the country in your RV, seeing those places you've thought about for...
RVers: Can you get the lead out?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
On August 30, all Detroit public schools shut off drinking water due to elevated levels of copper and/or lead....
Malia’s Miles: Life and death decisions
Malia is a full-time RVer and was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is graciously sharing her journey with us. See her previous post HERE.
by Malia...
Malia’s Miles: A crapshoot
Malia is a full-time RVer and was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is graciously sharing her journey with us. See her previous post HERE.
by Malia...
First, Lyme-carrying deer ticks – Now Asian long-horned ticks are coming
This week health officials scared the wits out of us on the country-wide invasion of Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks that are now found in...
A wave of deer ticks spreads across the country
Hikers and campers need to be on the alert for ticks this summer because of an invasion of Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks that is sweeping...
Malia’s Miles: Do I have the right to die with dignity?
Malia is a full-time RVer and was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is graciously sharing her journey with us. See her previous post HERE.
by Malia...