Paralyzed Brothers Recovered and Now Certified Mentors
Two brothers living at Sturgeon Bay have undergone two separate accidents that caused them paralysis. The older one, Eric Murrock, 29 years old, suffered spinal injuries after diving from a boat into very shallow water last July 3, 2010. His younger brother, Brian, 26, suffered from a motocross accident a little over a year after,…
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Senior Home Safety Problems
Seniors might have a hard time even when they are just staying at home. The condition of their bodies might make it hard for them to do the things that we take for granted. Because of this deficit, is important that safety issues with seniors should be addressed. There are plenty of things that can…
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Home Modifications for Senior Citizens
Senior citizens may require specific features in their homes that will enable them to perform their daily activities and chores. As they grow older, their bodies become less capable of doing tasks that they used to be able to perform so easily, which is why certain home modifications that specifically address their needs have to…
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Scam Detection for Seniors
The best way to dodge a scam is by teaching yourself to identify one – this is one skill that every senior citizen should learn to develop. Con artists are becoming more and more inventive when it comes to the schemes that they pull, and there’s no particular easy way to avoid them, especially nowadays when…
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Protect Seniors from Cyberbullies
Aside from online financial scams, senior citizens can also become victims of cyberbullying in the internet. Since majority of the internet users are younger adults and teenagers, the elderly may find certain difficulties in relating and participating in particular websites and social networks. This limitations may cause discriminations against their social group. To avoid unwanted…
. November 9, 2013 Home Safety NJ
More Seniors Mean Increased Need for Safety Awareness
There is an increase in the number of seniors living in Las Vegas. This means that there is greater need now for increasing safety awareness there. That’s because there are many crimes that target seniors. City officials are helping out the elderly citizens to become more aware. According to Jackie Valley for the lasvegassun.com, “Metro…
. November 5, 2013 Home Safety NJ
5 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Scams
Nowadays, many people have access to the internet, especially the elderly. Sometimes we receive e-mails saying that we’ve won a jackpot prize in a contest that we didn’t even join, and receive phone calls from people with “too-good-to-be-true” offers. These schemes are internet criminals’ new ways of stealing account and password details from their prospect…
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Fraud Watch Network Can Protect Senior Citizens from Scams
The elderly population continues to grow and more scammers are finding ways to target senior citizens, like what happened to the 81-year-old Burien resident Faye Schwartz who has been hit by credit card scammers multiple times in the past decade. The AARP Washington and law-enforcement agencies are teaming up to fight back scammers who target…
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Driving Safety Course for Seniors
The road can be pretty dangerous for senior citizens. Even if they say that they’ve been driving for years, much has changed since and many of those changes are not exactly in their favor, especially nowadays, when they have to share the road with some vicious and careless drivers. If you’re a senior who wishes…
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Caring for a Senior with Arthritis
It is very impractical for many seniors citizens suffering chronic illnesses to be living alone – their best option is to have somebody take care of them, whether a family member or a hired caregiver. However, for the caregiver, the task can still be really challenging, especially without the proper help and advice needed. If…
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Internet Diverts Depression for Seniors
A recent study shows that more and more senior citizens are learning to use the internet to battle depression. The internet serves as a helpful tool for older adults to connect with their families and friends through various social networking sites and applications, such as Facebook, Twitter and Skype. It reportedly reduces depression by 20…
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Identify a Scam When You Encounter One
A con artist is more likely to choose a senior citizen as his victim compared to a younger adult thinking that the former is more trusting and less informed on this modus. Therefore, it should be every family and community’s responsibility to educate their seniors on this matter to prevent others from taking advantage of…
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Gadgets to Keep Seniors Safe
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Safety Inspection for Senior Homes
Officers from Burlington County Sheriff’s Department are out to help seniors stay safe and secure inside their homes. Specialists go out and conduct home inspections to make sure that the homes of seniors will pass the standards set for home safety and security. Even in quiet neighborhoods, this can bring peace of mind. The team…
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Seminar on Scam Prevention Held
for Seniors
A seminar in Pennsylvania was conducted by a representative from the Attorney General’s office to educate senior citizens on how they can avoid falling victims to Internet and door-to-door scams and other forms of financial fraud. Experiences were shared by people who have been scammed and tips and safety measures were also given to prevent…
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Necessary Home Adjustments for Seniors
As people age, the physical appearance of their homes become less important. That being said, attention is given to home adjustments in order to turn their houses into comfortable and safe venues for the performance of their daily activities. The importance of a home that is especially modified for seniors is further stressed for older…
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Senior Nutrition Program About to End
in Washtenaw County
When the Federal Government began its closure operation, some of the programs in Washtenaw County have been shutdown. The closedown affected many federal programs such as Senior citizen and housing programs. Andrea Plevek, Human Services Manager for the Washtenaw County Community and Economic Development office, said the county, which receives a grant to fund its…
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Scams Target Senior Citizens
Today, anyone can be a target of financial scam. Scam artists will knock at your door to offer or sell anything. Due to the nature of aging, senior citizen is again the main target of scams. Scott Morrison,the owner of BrightStar Care, provides medical and non-medical care to people in their homes. He called this…
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Promoting Safety for Senior Citizens
Last 21st of August was Senior Citizens Day, and in honor of this event, families were once again reminded about necessary measures and precautions that need to be observed in order to secure an elderly individual’s safety and comfort at home and in other places. Here are some of the tips that were given: clear…
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Informative Forums on Avoiding Scams for Seniors
As more and more senior citizens are becoming victimized by conmen and scam artists, the concern coming from the authorities is also becoming more apparent. Forums and informative lectures are now being held in local communities to inform seniors about these happenings and to help them overcome their vulnerability. Here are two tips that came…
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