Elderly woman trapped in old septic system for hours
A 68-year-old Adelanto, California, woman recently had the scare of a lifetime after she fell and was trapped in an old septic pit, Daily Press reports....
December 6, 2011
Seniors need routines even after retirement
More people learn about structure and the importance of a routine from a young age and many times people stick with these regimens as they age. ...
December 6, 2011
Senior man loses teeth after falling on uneven sidewalk
A Niagara Falls, Ontario, resident is looking for city officials to repair uneven sidewalks after he suffered a fall while walking his dog, The Niagara Falls Review reports....
December 2, 2011
More caregivers choosing to move parents in
Many seniors prefer to remain in their own homes as they age, however this may not always be possible. ...
December 2, 2011
Elderly woman trapped in home for four days after falling
For senior Bettie Mantzke, the word mailman has a new meaning - hero. According to CBS affiliate station WTSP in Davenport, Iowa, mailman Michael Bitterman had been working his regular route...
November 22, 2011
Seniors in NY apartment complex living in dangerous conditions
Elderly tenants living in an apartment complex in Brighton Beach, New York, are not pleased with their current situation, as many have been stuck in their apartments due to faulty elevators ...
November 17, 2011
Alberta starts new anti-fall campaign for seniors
Senior falls are becoming more of a problem, as they can cause both injury and added anxiety over falling again. To combat this, the Alberta Center for Injury Control and Research in Alberta...
November 15, 2011
Many seniors age in place as lull in the housing market continues
In the past, once seniors reached retirement, they tended to move to warmer destinations like Florida, Arizona or anywhere else across the country with perfect weather. ...
November 9, 2011
New study finds dancing improves balance, may prevent falls among seniors
According to a new report by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University, seniors who dance three times a week or more may be less likely to succumb to a fall, The Telegraph reports. ...
November 8, 2011
Senior woman left for hours after falling out of second story window
A 69-year-old Port Richmond, Pennsylvania, resident was left for hours in her backyard after falling from a second story window of her home, Port Richmond's ABC affiliate station Action News...
November 8, 2011
