Seniors Get Limo Service from Church
How many seniors get limo service from their church? Older members of Clawson Assembly of God get a treat when they are provided with limo rides for their church service. This service is strictly reserved for seniors. The church started this practice a few years ago. According to Michelle Reed for ktre.com, “Melanie DeVore has…
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Guide to Home Maintenance Safety for Seniors
Senior citizens sometimes have a difficult time tidying up their homes due to their physical limitations. However, if you’re one of those who still make an effort to try, here are some things that you can keep in mind to make the task easier and safer for you: If you’re taking medications, make sure that…
October 2, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Preparing Senior Citizens for Emergencies
Whether it’s a simple home maintenance issue or a domestic hazard, senior citizens have to be prepared and well-equipped for every problem that they may encounter. Of course, preparedness includes practicing preventive measures to avoid severe issues and dilemmas. Here are other tips that can help the elderly secure their safety and comfort in their…
. October 1, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Home Safety Tasks for Seniors
Home maintenance can contribute a lot to your safety, particularly if you’re a senior citizen. Regularly updating the security devices installed in your home and maintaining the general cleanliness and orderliness can discourage the occurrence of any threats. Here are some home maintenance tasks that an elderly must observe: check your supplies in the medicine…
. September 26, 2013 Home Safety NJ
5 Common Home Injuries
Every year, 18,000 people in the U.S. die because of some injuries that occurred at home. Seniors are also at risk of these injuries. To avoid accidents from happening, you need to know the top cause of home injury deaths. Falls are the leading cause of injury death in many homes. Second is poisoning, claiming…
. September 20, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Senior Citizen Abuse Growing Concern
More and more senior citizens are falling victim to various scams and violence pulled by con artists. These phenomena have been quite rampant in some parts of Pennsylvania that they have caught the attention of various authorities. Sen. Judy Schwank and top prosecutors from Berks County express their concern regarding the rising number of senior…
. September 15, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Innovation by MIT Researchers Promote Age Empathy
The senior citizen population – people aged 65 and older – is continually rising and apparently commercial institutions are faced with the dilemma of providing better, more empathetic services and products for the said age group. Agnes or Age Gain Now Empathy System is an age-empathy suit designed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)…
September 14, 2013 Home Safety NJ
September 22 – National Falls Prevention Awareness Day
People don’t realize how dangerous their environments really are until they fall. In one second, your life – and your level of independence ? can change,” says Joan Bieganek, COTA, of North Central Medical Supply. In observance of the sixth annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day on 22nd September, Bieganek together with Gwen Marshall, OTR/L, offer tips for…
. September 13, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Prevent Falls in Your Home This Coming Winter
Medical director Dr. Judith Black, M.D. offers tips on how homeowners and caregivers can protect their elderly loved ones from falling accidents inside the house, especially this coming winter. She suggests that throw rugs should be avoided or properly taped down on the ground to prevent seniors from slipping on them. Also, sufficient lighting should…
. September 12, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Celebrating National Falls Prevention Awareness Day
In relation to the 6th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day which will be observed on the 22nd day of September, the experts at the Occupational Therapy Department at Mille Lacs Health System offer homeowners some tips on how they can prevent the occurrence of falls in their homes, particularly when they are concerned about senior…
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Preventing Senior Citizen Falls
Falling is the most common form of domestic accident that occurs to senior citizens. Various elements in the house can result to this event, particularly ifthe homeowner is not conscious about observing orderliness and organization inside the property. Floor clutter and dim-lighted areas are only two of the many factors that can lead to falls….
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Caregiver Tips Sharing Program
Caregivers need a lot of guidance when it comes to caring for their elderly loved ones who are suffering from chronic complications. The best way to address this is by allowing more experienced individuals to share their experiences regarding the matter. AlertID is a program held to help families cope with struggles related to health…
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Prevent Future Back Complications
Due to lack of proper exercise, most senior citizens end up with back pains, which can be extremely uncomfortable. In order to prevent this complication from happening to you or your elderly loved one, back muscles must be honed through regular and proper exercise. Because older adults are more likely to find it difficult performing…
. September 8, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Helping Seniors Cope with Alzheimer’s
Experts emphasize the importance of occupational therapy for senior citizens who are suffering from alzheimer’s disease. They say that home modifications that can help an individual be reminded of his/her daily activities and past experiences with family and friend can also help them live independently and perform efficiently. Preserving old photographs in frames and displaying…
. September 7, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Tips on Disaster Survival for Senior Citizens
Surely, senior citizens who have reached their current ages have gone through and survived more than enough calamities and disasters to last their lifetime. But, this doesn’t mean that they have grown immune to them. If anything, older adults are now more vulnerable to these phenomena because of their physical and mental limitations. Parkland Health…
September 6, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Online Shopping for Senior Citizens
Scambook is a complaint resolution platform in the Internet. It has reported that more and more senior citizens are falling victim for various online scams and frauds. Nowadays, people no longer have to go very far to do their shopping; there are many online shops where they can find most of their needs. Though it…
. September 4, 2013 Home Safety NJ
When Children Become Their Parents’ Parents
There will come a time when children will be the ones taking care of their parents. Sometimes, parents become quite uncomfortable about this setting and try their hardest to ask for as little assistance as possible. In cases like this, a child has to sit her parents down for a talk and explain to them…
. September 4, 2013 Wheelchair Ramps NJ
Senior Citizens Fall Prey to Internet Scams
Despite the many benefits of senior citizens becoming more and more acquainted with the functions of the internet, this knowledge also comes with some disadvantages. It has been reported that citizens aged 60 and above often fall victim to internet scams. If you are a concerned relative, it is important that you give your elder…
. September 4, 2013 Home Safety NJ
Handicapped Man in Brazil Forced to Build Wheelchair Ramp
Sadly, basic infrastructures that cater to the needs of many people are lacking in Latin America’s wealthiest nation. Just recently reported, a paraplegic man named Samuel de Oliveira grew tired of waiting for any action coming from the government. Because of the lack of care to address current situations of the disadvantaged, he decided to…
. September 4, 2013 Wheelchair Ramps NJ
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