Spring Cleaning and Senior Safety

Spring Cleaning and Senior Safety

With the first day of spring just around the corner, it’s officially the time of year to do some much-needed spring cleaning. It’s not uncommon for dust and dirt to build up after spending the chilly winter months indoors, with windows and doors closed tight. Spring...
Staying Safe In Your Home During the Holidays

Staying Safe In Your Home During the Holidays

There’s a certain truth to the lyrics from the Perry Como song “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays,” which can be heard regularly this time of year. For many of us, being home during the holidays evokes thoughts of keeping warm by the fireplace and carrying...
The Most Common Places You’re Most Likely to Fall Around the Home

The Most Common Places You’re Most Likely to Fall Around the Home

Falls are among the most dangerous accidents for individuals 65 and older. Furthermore, falls are the leading cause of death from injury for older adults, and more than two-thirds of people who fall once will do so again within six months. Learn more about the areas...
Internet Safety Advice for Older Adults

Internet Safety Advice for Older Adults

The United States is home to 47.8 million citizens over the age of 65. By the year 2030, all of the Baby Boomers in the U.S. will be over the age of 65, with a population projection of 78 million by 2035. Considering the sheer volume of financial, government, medical,...
Winter Safety Tips To Help Prevent Falls

Winter Safety Tips To Help Prevent Falls

When you live on the east coast, the holiday season usually brings more than good cheer–it can also bring snow and other types of inclement weather. This year, snow has already affected those living everywhere from Atlanta to Maine, and winter hasn’t even...