When individuals reach their senior years they need more care and attention as the may not be capable of the same things they used to be or as sharp as they were when they were younger. However, instead of looking out for them, some ruthless individuals take advantage...
What Can You Do for Your Senior Loved Ones
There are number of great things that you can do for the senior citizens in your lives. For instance, you can help them become more tech-savvy by teaching them how to use various tech devices yourselves, or enrolling them in a class. You can also teach them how to use...
Protecting Seniors from Warm Weather
Heat waves, during summer, can be very detrimental to the health of senior citizens. As a matter of fact, extreme heat is associated with an increase in the number of seniors who were hospitalized due to fluid disorders, kidney failure and severe blood infections....
Helping Seniors Stay Independent with Ride Service
Envoy America, a subscription-based ride service that began operating in Scottsdale, offers companionship for seniors and peace of mind for their children. Unlike ride sharing, Envoy America is a door-to-door that doesn’t require a smart phone app. According to Rae...
How to Prevent Staircase-related Accidents Among Senior Citizens
Falling accidents are very common among the elderly, and many of these happen while they use the stairs. Most stairs are not exactly senior-friendly, and without the proper safety measures, they turn into more serious hazards. Help your elderly loved one secure the...
Home Safety Tips for Summer
Warm weather is all about enjoying the great outdoors with activities such as hiking, biking, grilling and boating. But even when you are just staying at home with your friends and family, you shouldn’t forget the importance of outdoor summer safety. Below are some...
Home Safety Tips When on Vacation
Vacations, whether out of town or country, are one of the most exciting things that we look forward to during summer. But before you pack your bags and head to your destination, make sure you have properly secured your home to avoid awful surprises when you come back....
Creating a Safe Home for Senior Citizens
Being able to continue living independently is what many senior citizens would want. However, they are often hindered by age-related diseases, such as arthritis, and the inappropriateness of their living conditions at home. There are also many items in their homes...
How Scam Artists Go About Tricking the Elderly
Scams against the elderly come in a variety of shapes and forms -- over the telephone, at the door, or through technology. Many of them would even play on an person's emotions. Scam artists usually start by asking for seemingly harmless personal information. Once...
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
As our loved ones age, bathrooms and stairs suddenly become dangerous areas for them. Good thing there are now a few home modifications that you can do in order to keep your seniors safe and happy at home. - Install slip-resistant flooring and use appliances...
A Campaign to Reduce Falls Among Elderly
On June8, the DOH and Hawaii Prevention Consortium partnered with Foodland Supermarkets, Times Supermarkets, KTA Superstores, Kaiser Permanente, Walgreens Pharmacies and the Hawaii Community Pharmacy Association to sponsor the 2015 Senior Fall Prevention Campaign....
How to Make Your Bathroom Safe for Senior Citizens
Bathing and other related activities can be especially more difficult to senior citizens. Especially to those individuals with disabilities, bathrooms can be very hazardous. Here are some tips on how to keep your bathroom not only attractive but also safe for elderly...
Educating and Protecting Seniors from Scams
Phone and online scams are some of the most common issues seniors face when it comes to their security. According to Cst. Linda Burns, scams of all sorts have become one of the major issues she has been dealing on a regular basis. In Canada, they are difficult to...
Fitness Activities for Senior Citizens
Having an active lifestyle for senior citizen can be very challenging. As they age, their bodies become more susceptible to arthritis, joint pains and other health problems. To help maintain a healthy body, here are some activities that seniors can easily do in their...
Aging Mastery Class for Seniors in Massachusetts
We’ve heard countless times that “it’s never too late to learn something new.” And this is definitely true, especially for some seniors from Massachusetts who can even say that it’s never too late to go to school. Several seniors...
Delicious and Healthy Meal Ideas for Seniors
As seniors age, their nutritional needs and appetites change. These may all be affected by their own preferences, medication side effects or health conditions. This may be a challenge for family members or caretakers who prepare their meals or the seniors themselves...
Does Aging Buy You a Ticket to Crankytown?
Do people really get crankier as they age? Deborah Gaines writes about her mother as the latter goes through life walking out of a Torah study group, and losing patience over inanity, dim lighting, bad weather, and most technology. While studies show that 65-year-olds...
TRIAD for Protecting Seniors Against Advantage Takers
One of the major objectives of TRIAD is to help senior citizens overcome the risks of financial fraud. In a recent conference held by the Isle of Wight SALT, seniors were found to be “valuable, but vulnerable” and meriting particular consideration for protection. But,...
Oral Health for Senior Citizens
Oral health is a very important aspect of our lives at any stage. According to experts, it actually becomes critically important for elderly people. As seniors lose their teeth and rely on dentures, keeping dental implements in good working order is very important....
When Your Elderly Loved One Needs to Quit Driving
Many senior citizens are still very capable of driving safely. However, for others, impaired vision, decline of cognitive function, and other age-related complications, have put a serious toll on their performance. Here are some...