Older people are over three times more likely to suffer a fracture when falling on vinyl floors than if they landed on carpet and other low-impact flooring, a study reveals.
Research from the University of Otago, New Zealand, found that...
We’ve all been there: An unfamiliar number calls or texts your phone, and you want to know who’s on the other end before you proceed. With consumers receiving 4.7 billion robocalls every month, according to YouMail, it’s only natural...
There are some nursing home warning signs to watch for.
As those wanting to help and protect our aging parents and other loved ones, we need to be very careful in how we select nursing homes for them.
Here are the...
For seniors and aging adults, establishing a relationship with one pharmacy can be better than shopping around. Knowing your pharmacist and having them know you and which medications you take can ensure that you won’t have unnecessary side effects...
Fraud comes in all shapes and sizes, from investment swindles and suspicious phone calls to online scams and ID theft. There are many reasons as to why and how this takes place. Generally, this generation was raised to be...
Since 25 percent of injuries occur in winter, seniors need to be extra vigilant during the upcoming months. The first step to becoming winter-ready is to make sure your living space is protected from the elements. Many appliances need...
Recently one of my family members who is a ‘young’ older adult, think of a 70-year-old who looks 55 and does cardio-kickboxing (yes, I’m jealous, too), said to me “I messed up on my meds.” They went on to...
With more seniors than ever living alone in their homes, safety and thinking ahead become top priorities. Not only must their living space be safe for them but they also have to keep in mind that should power outages...
Protecting your accounts online is a must in this day and age. Having only a password to login to your accounts isn’t enough anymore with all the hackers trying to steal your identification. You need to have a two-factor...
Safety First - For Kids And Pets
As the aging Baby Boomer population retires, more and more Boomer seniors are having home elevators installed.
Along with this increase in sales and installations of in home lifts, has come an increase in...
