Winter has its own set of rules for fire safety. It is particularly important to go over fire safety with seniors before the beginning of the winter. Most fires seem to start during the colder season. Seniors feel the...
Since many seniors want to stay in their homes as they age, making their living space safe is of utmost importance. Though they may be in good health their flexibility, eyesight and balance are not as good as they...
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...
Physical abuse against the elderly is anything that causes injury or physical discomfort. It can take place in their own home, out in their community or in a residential home for seniors. Physical abuse can include hitting, shoving, kicking...
Who knew navigating a bathroom could be so frustrating and potentially unsafe. Well, I did, at least I thought so until I had my own experiences in 2017 and into 2018. Below, I outline the challenges and solutions I...
When people go on a holiday, usually no one is living in the house. When people sell a home and move out, there is both no people and no contents in the house.
If a house is going to be...
At first, Teresa Jensen ignored the robocall phone messages: “We just suspended your Social Security number because we found some suspicious activity,” it said. But with repeated warnings over the course of a day, she decided to call the...
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...
The number of homeless seniors in Canada and other “wealthy” countries is rising. As of 2016 those over 50 accounted for more than 41 percent of the homeless in Canada. Many see this as a trend since the overall...
As reported by AARP, 80% of seniors have a firm plan to age in place. There are some home modifications that should be completed to make aging in place more possible for older adults, though. These modifications are a proactive approach...
