How Many Falls Are Too Many?
How Many Falls Are Too Many? When your loved one calls to tell you that they slipped at home, or when you need to meet an ambulance at the emergency room because your loved one had a more se...
December 20, 2024
2024 Guide to Best Walkers for Seniors
Walkers are one of the most popular mobility aids for older adults, and there’s a good reason for their widespread use. They come in different styles and sizes, catering to various nee...
April 26, 2023
Mobile GPS Help Button: 4 Features You Will Love
It’s common to be wary of products that boast to be “new” and “improved,” assuming it’s simply a marketing ploy to get you to buy more. But that’s not the case with GPS-enabled...
June 10, 2022
How To Recognize The Signs Of A Heart Attack
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, and over 800,000 Americans die from heart attacks every year. Although chest pain is the most common symptom, about 20% o...
August 10, 2021
How Crooks Are Using Coronavirus Scams To Steal Your Money and Identity
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is the world’s top news story, and crooks and con artists are paying attention along with everyone else. They know that about 90% of American househol...
April 7, 2020
7 Coronavirus Safety Tips For Seniors, Caregivers, And Families
The World Health Organization has designed the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, and confirmed cases in the United States are mounting. Public health experts urge everyone...
March 24, 2020
Why Is Coronavirus More Serious In Older People?
Worldwide, confirmed cases of “novel coronavirus” (technically called 2019-nCoV) are increasing daily. The World Health Organization has deemed COVID-19 a pandemic. Unfortunately...
March 20, 2020
Government Watchdogs Warn About Theft and Financial Abuse In Senior Care Facilities
It’s Long Term Care Awareness Month, and here’s an important issue that needs your awareness and attention. A recent report issued by the federal Government Accountability Office...
November 25, 2019
Keeping Seniors Safe Behind the Wheel
When loved ones begin to experience faltering health, you might be concerned about their ability to drive safely. Some seniors are able to drive well into their 80s, but more often they can ...
September 9, 2019
Weather Safety Tips For Seniors
In 2003, a severe heat wave killed 15,000 people in France. The majority of them were people aged 75 and over. As people age, they become more susceptible to the effects of extreme heat. The...
August 8, 2019
