Childproofing for Your Toddler's Safety Tucson AZ
Granny syndrome-the pattern of accidental ingestion of a grandparents' medication-appears to be mainly the result of failure in patient education, which is a correctable condition. Patients need to be aware that access, not choice of container, has the most impact on prevention. Unattended purses or counters and low shelves allow for easy access to potentially deadly items for children.
Ms. Carol J. Wechsler Blatter
Carol J. Wechsler Blatter, LCSW, DCSW
520-247-1031
4560 E. Broadway, Suite #212
Tucson, AZ
Ms. Carol J. Wechsler Blatter
Carol J. Wechsler Blatter, LCSW, DCSW
520-247-1031
4560 E. Broadway, Suite #212
Tucson, AZ 85711
Credentials
Credentials: LCSW, DCSW
Licensed in Arizona
37 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Aging, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Behavioral Problems, Career/Employment Concerns, Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Family Dysfunction, Grief/Loss, Interpersonal Relationships, Pain Management, Parenting Issues, Phobias, Stress, Life Transitions, Person
Populations Served
Children of Divorce, Military/Veterans, Step Families
Membership Organizations
HelpPro.com
Age Groups Served
Adolescents (13-17), Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59), Seniors (60 +)
Data Provided by:
Ms. Margaret Forgey
Forgey Consulting
520-207-4823
4533 E. Cooper St.
Tucson, AZ
Ms. Margaret Forgey
Forgey Consulting
520-207-4823
4533 E. Cooper St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Credentials
Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in Arizona
39 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Behavioral Problems, Career/Employment Concerns, Child Abuse and Neglect, Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Family Dysfunction, Grief/Los
Populations Served
ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics), Children of Divorce, Step Families
Membership Organizations
HelpPro.com
Age Groups Served
Preschool (Under 6), Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-17), Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59)
Data Provided by:
Ms. Sue Tham
520-490-4932
8860 E Wrightstown Road
Tucson, AZ
Ms. Sue Tham
520-490-4932
8860 E Wrightstown Road
Tucson, AZ 85715
Credentials
Credentials: MSW, LCSW
Licensed in Arizona
15 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Family Dysfunction, Trauma/PTSD
Populations Served
Children of Divorce, Chronic Illness
Membership Organizations
HelpPro.com
Age Groups Served
Adolescents (13-17), Adults (26-59)
Data Provided by:
Ms. Diane Topping
520-749-7073
13800 E. Deer Run Trail
Tucson, AZ
Ms. Diane Topping
520-749-7073
13800 E. Deer Run Trail
Tucson, AZ 85749
Credentials
Credentials: MSW, QCSW, DCSW, LCSW(AZ & TX)
Licensed in Arizona
30 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Autism/PDD, Behavioral Problems, Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Dysfunction, Grief/Loss, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting Issues, Physical Illness/Im
Populations Served
Children of Divorce, Disabled, Step Families, Gifted, Chronic Illness, Cancer Patients
Membership Organizations
HelpPro.com
Age Groups Served
Preschool (Under 6), Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-17), Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59), Seniors (60 +)
Data Provided by:
Bill Owenby
(520) 318-9222
Tucson, AZ
Bill Owenby
(520) 318-9222
Tucson, AZ 85701
Practice Areas
Addictions and Dependency, Clinical Mental Health, Couples & Family, Mental Health/Agency Counseling
Certifications
National Certified Counselor
Ms. Julie Konigsberg
520-722-0190
5956 E. Pima Street, Suite 130
Tucson, AZ
Ms. Julie Konigsberg
520-722-0190
5956 E. Pima Street, Suite 130
Tucson, AZ 85712
Credentials
Credentials: ACSW, DCSW, LCSW
Licensed in Arizona
31 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.), Addictions/Substance, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Career/Employment Concerns, Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Domestic Violence, Family Dysfunction, Grief/Loss, Interpersonal Relationships, Mult
Populations Served
ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics), Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual, Military/Veterans, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Biracial, Grandparents
Membership Organizations
HelpPro.com
Age Groups Served
Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59), Seniors (60 +)
Data Provided by:
Mr. Carlton Clark
Psychotherapy & Organizational Development, LLC
520-519-8475
350 S Williams Blvd Ste 140
Tucson, AZ
Mr. Carlton Clark
Psychotherapy & Organizational Development, LLC
520-519-8475
350 S Williams Blvd Ste 140
Tucson, AZ 85711
Credentials
Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in Arizona
36 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Addictions/Substance, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Family Dysfunction, Interpersonal Relationships, Spiritual/Religious Concerns, Stress, Personality Disorders, Anger Management, Men's Issues
Membership Organizations
HelpPro.com
Data Provided by:
Mrs. Sylvia Neal
Sylvia K. Neal, MSW, LCSW
520-219-1992
7360 N. La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ
Mrs. Sylvia Neal
Sylvia K. Neal, MSW, LCSW
520-219-1992
7360 N. La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741
Credentials
Credentials: MSW, LCSW
Licensed in Arizona
8 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Behavioral Problems, Bipolar Disorders, Child Abuse and Neglect, Depression, Family Dysfunction, Forensic, Interpersonal Relationships, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder, Parenting Issues, Psychoses/Major Mental Illn
Populations Served
Offenders/Perpetrators
Membership Organizations
HelpPro.com
Age Groups Served
Adolescents (13-17), Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59)
Data Provided by:
Annette Faldyn
(520) 882-0910
Tucson, AZ
Annette Faldyn
(520) 882-0910
Tucson, AZ 85701
Practice Areas
Career Development, Childhood & Adolescence, Couples & Family, School, Depression/Grief/Chronically or Terminally Ill
Certifications
National Certified Counselor
Language Proficiencies
ASL : American Sign Language
Stan Maliszewski
(520) 360-7476
Tucson, AZ
Stan Maliszewski
(520) 360-7476
Tucson, AZ 85721
Practice Areas
Career Development, Childhood & Adolescence, Counselor Education, Couples & Family, School
Certifications
National Certified Counselor
Language Proficiencies
ASL : American Sign Language
Data Provided by:
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Parent & Child
Curious Toddlers Can't Resist the Potentially Dangerous Goodies in Grandma's Purse
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Chicago, IL)- A natural curiosity and the desire to mimic behavior by adult family members can prompt small children to sample medications found around the home. Often adults forget that children are natural explorers who are able to move quickly and will generally put anything they get their hands on in their mouths.
A child's grandparents, often among the most loving adults in a child's life, can be the most common source of these dangerous medications. "Grandparents' medications account for 10- 20 percent of unintentional pediatric intoxications in the United States," said Robin McFee, D.O., an osteopathic physician and lead researcher in a recent study of pediatric pharmaceutical exposures, which ran in The JAOA- The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. "It is quite common for older adults to take several medications and carry them around in handbags or store them on counters and easy to reach locations. Unfortunately, children's curious nature leads them to explore what is in these containers."
In one case a 3-year-old boy was brought into the emergency room by his mother and grandmother after he ingested an unknown quantity and assortment of medications. The grandmother had placed her purse on the sofa for a moment and when she returned she discovered the boy had opened her purse and was playing with her pills. When he saw her he said, "M&M's, Nana," referring to the popular candy. At the hospital the grandmother told doctors that she keeps several days worth of pills in a sandwich bag because it is easier for her to open. Fortunately, the doctors were able to determine what pills the child ingested and he recovered quickly.
Granny syndrome-the pattern of accidental ingestion of a grandparents' medication-appears to be mainly the result of failure in patient education, which is a correctable condition. Patients need to be aware that access, not choice of container, has the most impact on prevention. Unattended purses or counters and low shelves allow for easy access to potentially deadly items for children.
Dr. McFee recommends taking these precautions:
1. Child-proof the houses of elderly relatives if they will be caring for children.
2. Avoid leaving any medication (nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products, prescriptions, or vitamins) unattended or within easy reach of children.
3. Avoid leaving medications in non-child-resistant containers.
4. Don't leave pocketbooks, purses, tote bags or jackets containing medication on the floor or within easy reach of children-even if the medications are in child-resistant containers.
5. Anticipate that children are natural explorers and will taste-test everything. To a child, pills look like candy.
6. Be aware that children will get into places that they shouldn't g...
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