Casino Night Fundraiser Casino Night Fundraiser Claire Watson / Thursday, October 3, 2019 0 23692 Roulette, blackjack, poker and more were played for charity last Friday at Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows. We raised over $2,600 for the Alzheimer’s Association at our casino night and had plenty of fun in the process. Read more
Resident Picnic Resident Picnic Claire Watson / Thursday, September 12, 2019 0 23623 A beautiful day at the lake. Read more
It's My Party! It's My Party! Claire Watson / Thursday, August 1, 2019 0 26473 It's My Party did not disappoint! Read more
Garden Party Garden Party Claire Watson / Tuesday, July 30, 2019 0 21973 Music, sunshine and happiness! Read more
Opening Party with Eastside Swingtet Opening Party with Eastside Swingtet Claire Watson / Thursday, May 30, 2019 0 23287 The ribbon had been cut and the speeches made all that was left to do was to have a party, and so we did. Read more
Polka Party Polka Party Claire Watson / Thursday, May 30, 2019 0 21814 Clark Meadows and Ferris Hills residents went dotty for the polka dot polka party. Read more
ATLYS ATLYS Claire Watson / Friday, May 24, 2019 0 23470 Residents and staff were blown away by the talented performance by ATLYS on Wednesday. Read more
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Claire Watson / Friday, May 24, 2019 0 20822 Ferris Hills welcomed the principle players of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra last Saturday. Read more
SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 1, 2017 / Categories: Ferris Hills Blog Get Ready for Grandkids How to Childproof Your Home When it comes to the safety of your most special houseguests—your grandchildren—you can't be too cautious. So before their next visit, check out these tips for childproofing your home and ridding it of hidden hazards that might seriously injure babies or young kids. Hide temptation. Naturally curious little ones will put almost anything into their mouths. Keep potential poisons (such as medicine, household cleaners and rubbing alcohol) out of reach—and, ideally, in a locked cabinet. And don't leave purses within grabbing distance. Chances are they contain choking hazards, like coins or medicine. Hold off on hand-me-downs. Yes, it might seem sweet to tuck your grandbaby into the same crib your children slept in. But old baby furniture is risky. A crib that is more than a few years old, for example, won't meet today's safety standards. The same is likely true for playpens. Set the stage for safe sleep. To protect against sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), keep soft, cushiony objects—such as stuffed animals, bumper pads, pillows and blankets—out of cribs. And always put babies to sleep on their backs on a firm surface—not your bed. Beware of bathroom dangers. Babies and toddlers can fall headfirst into toilets and drown. Play it safe and use toilet locks. Fend off falls. Install gates at the top and bottom of each staircase. The gates at the top of stairs should be mounted with screws. But it's OK if those at the bottom are pressure mounted. And help keep adventurous climbers safe by moving chairs, cribs and other furniture away from windows. For more ways to help keep grandchildren out of harm's way, visit www.safekids.org. Click on "Safety Tips." Sources: AARP; American Academy of Pediatrics; Safe Kids Worldwide Previous Article Green Thumbs In Their Glory at Ferris Hills Next Article Ferris Hills Residents Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Print 25404