Seniors are living on their own longer than ever. Rather than moving into a senior community or having a caregiver, many are turning to different types of medical alert devices to help keep them safe in their homes. With...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the year 2030 will mark a turning point in history for the aging population of the United States. In less than 12 years, all baby boomers will be older than age 65, expanding...
A couple of years ago I was working on community-wide disaster preparedness and wrote an article after reading about the impact of a fire on the elderly and disabled. Little did I know I would experience my own functional limitations, while...
We all know about online scams and identity theft schemes, but do you know how to protect yourself against such evils? To help you remember I have come up with an acronym - KEEP THEM OUT, below I explain...
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...
Though you’re probably used to ignoring phone calls from unknown numbers at this point, you might be more willing to pick up if that number looks familiar.
That’s what happened when Aaron Craven, 39, who lives in the Minneapolis area,...
It's a fact: according to the Center for Disease Control, each year three million senior citizens accidentally fall in what is becoming an epidemic that could be largely preventable. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries...
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...
The freedom of retirement is a joyful thing, but there are quite a few things to be wary of. Learn more about how to protect seniors from identity theft here!
Those over 60 years old need to be careful. Not...
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...
