An email claiming to be from the IRS requesting your social security number. A fraudulent e-bill. A Facebook message urging you to send money to help a grandchild in danger. We’ve heard these stories time and time again from...
We all take precautions when it comes to the physical world. We lock the doors on our house and cars and we don't leave the keys lying around for someone else to pickup and use. When someone unknown rings...
49% of drivers report regularly thinking about arriving on time while driving
Londoners are most likely to think about arriving on time (52%), Welsh drivers are the most likely to think about future planning (27%) and those in...
Municipal elections will soon be held in Ontario. Though it’s important for everyone to vote, the role of seniors in each election is very important. With the growing number of older adults and seniors, their vote is a powerful...
Do you know where the danger zones are in your home? Do you know how to make them safer?
Your Life, Your Home, Your Freedom
Your home provides independence. It is the place you feel most safe. However, there are dangers...
The AA has released a new video which aims to tackle car theft and car crime after the AA survey found the following:
· 1 in 4 don’t think about car crime
· 1 in 10 think modern cars are theft-proof
·...
As we get older physical changes in our bodies make it easier for us to fall. Many elderly people have health conditions that cause mobility problems and instability in their walking. They may take medications for these conditions which...
Seniors want to keep driving as long as possible. It helps them to stay independent. If you have driven for most of your life, the thought of having your license taken away because of your age is one of...
Psychological abuse of the elderly includes verbal or non-verbal acts that take away their dignity. It lowers their self-worth and threatens their psychological well-being. Psychological abuse also includes emotional abuse and any attempt to intimidate or make a senior...
Elder Abuse Ontario will join communities locally, regionally, nationally and across the world to heighten awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) focuses our attention on the need for all of us, to take responsibility in...
