by mg_user | Jul 31, 2013 | Senior Safety
The CDC has found that one out of three senior citizens will experience a fall at least once a year. Falls can be especially critical for seniors, causing fractures, concussions, and even death. 60% of all falls occur within the home. Taking safety precautions within...
by mg_user | Jul 29, 2013 | Senior Safety
This past April in a suburban community west of Chicago, Lt. Joseph Jung, full-time handyman and part-time Firefighter, saved an elderly woman’s life. The woman, who was one of Lt. Jung’s customers, had fallen down the stairs in her basement and had fractured her hip....
by mg_user | Jun 17, 2013 | Senior Safety
It’s a reality that 70% of Americans over the age of 65 will need help with their activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing). Declining health can present physical limitations that make everyday movements risky for senior citizens....
by mg_user | Jun 14, 2013 | Senior Safety
Summer is here and that means that it’s time for outdoor activities, fresh fruit, and fireworks. But that also means spending more time in the hot summer sun. If it feels like the sun is stronger now than when you were a kid, you’re right; research from NASA has shown...
by mg_user | May 24, 2013 | Senior Safety
The American College of Emergency Physicians recently published a study, which found that each year, 2.3 million ER visits can be attributed to falls among senior adults. According to the study, 20-30% of people who experience falls end up with moderate to severe...
