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September 22 is annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. This day is to help bring awareness of how falls can impact your body and your life. It is also a day where information will be provided to help you prevent...
Driving can be stressful at any age, but many motorists find that they lose confidence as they get older. Sound, vision and reaction times can be affected as you get older, which can make the roads daunting especially as...
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Safe Winter Walking

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...
Understand that although I was scammed I did not lose any money. That would be far more horrendous and difficult to recover from. But I was being scammed when my brain finally engaged and I avoided losing money. So...
Social isolation is a serious issue for seniors. According to a recent study, 48% of seniors experience social isolation, and this can have negative consequences on their health and well-being. There are many things that can be done to...
What scammers do Scammers are a scourge on the modern world, preying on vulnerable members of society in order to steal their money or personal information. seniors are particularly at risk, as they tend to have more accumulated wealth and...
What is Elder Abuse? Abuse of seniors is a serious problem that can have physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Although abuse can take many forms, it generally refers to any type of harm or mistreatment that is inflicted upon an...
Summer is in full swing, temperatures are on the rise and once again it’s time to go over a checklist for summer safety. Many areas are currently breaking temperature records and for seniors this is a concern. Limit your...
Scientific research on human life, media coverage, and our own daily observations show that our society is ageing inevitably. The passing years affect not only us but also the space in which we live. Therefore, the bathroom for the...
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...