I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, like it or not, winter is a certainty. You may be tempted to curl up under a warm blanket, sip a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and hibernate with...
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...
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...
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...
Many of us have parents who live in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Prior to them moving there we most likely asked lots of questions and looked at the available amenities. We wanted our parents to be...
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 most common scenarios regarding senior health is the elderly person who neglects themselves. Self-neglect is a growing problem. Self-neglect is an adult’s inability to care for themselves, due to either mental or physical impairment or diminished...
For many seniors, things haven’t changed much since they were six years old and on the playground. They are still being teased, embarrassed, pushed around and made to feel like they aren’t good enough. The bullying they thought they...
By 2030 the United Nations projects that 16% of the population will be 60 and over. At the same time there will be a huge decline in the working population. This means there will be fewer people to support...
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...
