Live Home Despite All Obstacles

A wait-and-see attitude may not actually be the best course of action for those people who are about to entire a retired life. If you want to have the opportunity to custom-build a retirement that will suit not only your likes and desires but also you needs, you must...

There are a lot of reasons why senior citizens are being targeted by Internet scammers and identity thieves. As a matter of fact, these defrauders can go after anyone especially that most elderly people who got scammed don’t report to the authorities that they were...

As temperatures continue to rise, many people come out to enjoy the last months of summer. But for senior citizens, doing so requires necessary precautions as they are at risk for a heat stroke. Below are some tips on how to keep elderly people safe during summer...

The Board of Health in Hudson is offering free home safety assessments for senior citizens. This program aims to protect elderly people against trips and falls. Funded by a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation, elderly people can set up a time for community...

Home evokes warmth, safety, security and comfort. While it may seem like a perfect haven for us, statistics show that home can also be unsafe. To make sure that we prevent falls and other types of accidents, it is important that we make simple improvements in our...

There's an undertone to the word 'senior' that simply aggravates the ideas of disabled signs on autos, walkers, being an elderly and sedentary, and nursing homes. While many enjoy the privileges that come with being one, such as senior movie tickets, others can't deny...

Securing senior citizen safety, even inside the house, is no piece of cake. As every elderly individual has specific needs, depending on his physical and medical condition, it can be difficult to find a straightforward solution to the issue. However, here are a couple...

Unfortunately, there are a lot of dangers around the home that may cause people to fall. With that, The Health Quality & Safety Commission and ACC are encouraging people to do simples checks in their home to prevent falls. This includes ensuring that rugs lie...

After an inspection of Deepdene Care Center in Dorking was conducted, a rating of inadequate was given which means that immediate improvements on care services are needed. The nursing home, which is based in Hill View in Dorking and managed by Lifestyle Care, provides...

Many home conditions have proven to be unsafe for the elderly. In order to keep your senior citizen companions safe and free from harm while they are in the house, be sure to observe fall prevention measures, such as keeping the floor clear of rugs and other objects,...

Older generations did not have as many options as senior citizens today. Back in the day, when an elderly did not have a relative, or anyone, to provide care, her only resort was to move to a nursing facility, but nowadays, more and more seniors are opting to stay at...

Timely medical attention saves lives. A senior citizen, therefore, who suffers a fall may end up attaining greater damage, financially and health-wise, if a carer fails to assist her soon after a fall. Common risk factors for senior falls include their fall history,...

There are a lot of outdoor activities that many senior citizens truly enjoy on summers. However, amidst all the celebration and enjoyment, it is also very important that they, and their companions, observe safety measures to protect them from the harmful effects of...

The summer heat can have multiple adverse effects to the young and the old alike. However, the elderly members of your community tend to be more vulnerable to the sun's harmful effects, which is why checking on them is very important. Remind them to drink plenty of...

Many older adults are thinking twice about getting behind the wheel of their car. As a matter of fact, seniors in nursing homes say that one of the many things that bothers them the most is having to give up their driver’s...

According to a recent study, permanently giving up driving can have a serious impact on seniors’ mental and physical well-being. It was found out that older adults who have stopped driving are twice as likely to suffer from depression. The cessation of driving can...

According to the President of Right at Home in Knoxville Joy Wilson, making sure senior citizens are extra careful in and around their homes entails a lot of work. She offers some tips on how to improve home safety especially for those 65 years and older living alone....

Senior citizens go through certain phenomena in life that, when taken lightly, can lead to destructive consequences. This includes depression. driving issues, health and medical problems, and more. Depression, in particular, should not be considered as a normal...

Gardening is a wonderful hobby to take up as it is a relaxing and very rewarding activity. It’s perfect for anybody regardless of age or physical ability. However, there are several things you can do to accommodate a person’s needs, may he be a senior or a...