by Back Home Safely | Apr 25, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
In 2007, Dr. Elizabeth Lokon started a program called Opening Minds through Art program at Miami University. Its mission is to help seniors overcome cognitive barriers by pairing them up with students and allowing them to create art together. “I developed such a...
by Back Home Safely | Apr 24, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
If you have an elderly loved one who is still behind the wheels, knowing when to stop driving is very important. Most of the time, senior citizens don’t actually realize that their driving skills deteriorate over time from the disease. As you work closely with his...
by Back Home Safely | Apr 23, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
It doesn’t matter how old we are, but as adults we want to keep our independence, even if we are well in our senior years. Aside from being able to use the bathroom on our own, do little household chores, and other usual acts of daily living, we don’t want to be kept...
by Back Home Safely | Apr 22, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
As people age, it’s inevitable that homes that used to be their safe havens become hazardous and places where accidents are prone. The presence of stairs, multiple levels, bathrooms prone to slipping, and areas that are difficult to maneuver around make homes...
by Back Home Safely | Apr 21, 2015 | News for People with Disabilities
Falling accidents can cause serious injuries, and lead to major problems to our elderly loved ones. Whether they are induced by physical conditions, or by hazardous situations, the necessary measures should be implemented in order to prevent or mitigate their...
