Chilly weather and shorter days are upon us, signalling the arrival of winter in the near future. For those of us who live in colder climates, winter brings with it a new set of challenges. Many of these challenges...
Many seniors have mobility problems, leading to a lower quality of life and quite often, accidents resulting in serious consequences. Many accidents that happen to seniors involve falls, most of which lead to a loss of mobility or, in...
More than 75% of adults have a driver’s license. Of these, 40 million are 65 and over. For many seniors, the ability of driving themselves is a lifeline. They look on it as a sign of independence and are lost...
Since all of us rely on our ability to get around safely and most of us drive, we are well aware that as we age, there may come a time when we are no longer able or allowed to...
For most seniors, driving is equated with freedom. When they get to the age where physical or mental impairment keeps them from driving, it causes a huge emotional upheaval for them. There are many factors which can impact the...
As much as we hate to admit it, growing older does affect our driving skills. Our vision, reflexes and reaction time deteriorate as we age. For some, the decline can make the difference between driving safely and driving dangerously....
Seniors, as well as the disabled, use assistance dogs. They can help with mobility and daily tasks. With the help of assistance dogs, seniors can remain independent longer. International Dog Assistance Week, celebrated from August 6th to the 12th...
One of the worst things that can make a senior feel really old is when they find out they are no longer allowed to drive. Many seniors depend on their vehicles to get around. They may live in a...
Animal-assisted therapy, also known as pet therapy, has been used for many years. Hospital settings use pets to help patients, as do long term care facilities, and assisted living facilities. There are many benefits of pet therapy, especially for seniors living at home...
A large developer in a major city was building a high end condo and suddenly needed to call in architects to make some adjustments to the design of the building. Several young people were interested in buying units but...
