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Safety Committee SAFETY 4 "ALL" SEASONS Unsafe driving is a common concern and theme brought up by residents. Here are a few reminders to help you stay safe during the holidays: • 25 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on roadways within our residential districts. • 30 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on Four Seasons Circle. • Stop at all designated STOP signs. • Yield to vehicles that have entered a roundabout. Note: When entering a roundabout, only drive in a counterclockwise direction! • Yield to pedestrians. • No distracted driving! Put away your cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. Making "Merry" During the Holidays: Holidays and Alcohol e following information is provided by Linda R. Bernstein, Pharm.D., pharmacist, writer, and host of DrLinda.TV. Holidays and alcohol oen go hand in hand. e National Institutes of Health found that more than 70 percent of U.S. adults regularly drink alcohol, and about 42 percent of those who drink alcohol also use medicines that can interact with alcohol. e National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) warns that holidays are also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits and get injured. Drinking alcohol while taking certain medicines compounds the risk and danger, especially in the elderly. Alcohol can cause harmful effects when used along with some prescription medications, over-the-counter products, herbal and dietary supplements, and illicit drugs. Components of multi- ingredient medicines, some of which may contain alcohol, may further interact* with alcohol. *Interacting Drugs: Some prescription and non-prescription medicines may adversely interact with alcohol, such as those used for allergies, colds, flu, angina, arthritis, blood clots, mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, mood, attention, sleep), diabetes, enlarged prostate, stomach problems, high blood pressure, cholesterol, infections, seizures, and pain. Side effects of mixing alcohol and medicines may include feeling sleepy, dizzy, or faint; liver or heart problems; bleeding, especially in the stomach; nausea and vomiting; low or high blood pressure; falls or accidents; seizures; depressed breathing; drug overdose; or death. Driving and use of machinery may be impaired. Side effects may require medical care. e NIAAA notes that alcohol and medicines can interact harmfully if taken at the same time or at different times or the day. Alcohol affects the brain and body long aer the last drink has been finished, resulting in impaired judgment and coordination for hours. Similarly, medicine can last for hours or days aer you take a dose. Safety Tips: Be sure to read labels carefully. Ask your pharmacist or other health care provider if you can consume alcohol while taking your medicine(s) and whether your medicines alone can affect your ability to drive and operate machinery. Have plenty of alcohol-free beverages available for yourself and guests. Also, don't drink and drive. Cheers! Special Note: "CPR SUNDAY" classes are taking the holidays off. e next CPR Sunday class will be held on Sunday, Jan. 28. ere are two classes available on each CPR Sunday — one class from 12 to 1 pm, followed by another class from 1 to 2 pm. A sign-up sheet can be found on the clipboard by e Lodge eater. In addition to the CPR Sunday classes, you can also call, text, or email AJ Reilly to set up a class: (951) 522- 9975 or reilly58@ me.com As a reminder, the Safety Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am in e RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to attend the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. Also, please drop by if you are interested in joining the Safety Committee. We are always looking for energetic new members. All the best. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail. com 30 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | DECEMBER 2023

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