Part of the Cogic Highrise Apartments, a senior-citizen and disabled-citizen independent-living community in East Virginia, caught fire last Saturday. Authorities have not released any statement on the official cause of the fire but some say that one resident went to...
Free Film Showing on Professional Care Giving
Whether you're a professional caregiver or simply a caring relative, it should be your utmost concern to understand your aged patient's behaviors better in order to effectively provide his/her needs. It is particularly difficult to deal with seniors who...
Charity Golf Classic Proceeds Dedicated for the Benefit of Local Seniors
The proceeds from this year's Charity Golf Classic will be dedicated to helping local senior citizens living independently in their homes by providing various home services such as meal deliveries, medical transportation and emergency assistance. The event which will...
Boynton Senior Citizens Demand More Efficient Security Measures
Senior citizens in Boynton express their concern about recurring burglaries in the clubhouses and residences in the area. Citizens on Patrol program (COP), headed by 83-year-old Jan Garside, has taken the initiative of reporting the incidents to the police and hopes...
Medicare Blue Button Equips Seniors with Their Med Records Everywhere They Go
Medicare Blue Button is a computer program that allows patients to download their hospital records to computers and smart devices. This technology is particularly helpful when visiting a different physician or hospital. Blue Button allows you to simply present the...
What’s the Best Gift for Your Senior
Picking a gift for a senior can be quite a challenge especially when you're trying to find one that he/she will not only enjoy but will also find helpful in accomplishing certain tasks. With this in mind, flowers are probably out of the question, but there are still...
How to Avoid Falls for People with Disability Living at Home
Disability doesn't rely on age or gender in choosing who to victimize. If you have a family member who has problems with moving around the house, modifying your home to suit them best is essential. It doesn't have to be a total makeover, as simple as rearranging...
More American Senior Citizens Stuggle with Mounting Debts
Ideally, when you reach the twilight of your life or the so called senior citizen years, the normal routine is rest and recreation for your weary body. But sadly, such an ideal scenario among senior citizens is hardly felt in the United States. According to reports,...
Prevent Fire Hazards by Installing AFCI
Among the most neglected parts of a home are the electrical circuits, basically due to common knowledge that tampering with such could be dangerous, especially for home owners without proper knowledge on handling such matters. However, totally disregarding these...
Why Seniors Must Keep Their Benefits
Recently, various attacks against pensioners' benefits, such as their winter fuel allowance and bus passes, have risen, igniting negative feedback from seniors and non-seniors alike. Iain Duncan Smith, secretary of state for work and pensions, and other individuals on...
Benefits of Technology for Seniors
In Ipswich, SeniorNet, an organization dedicated to introducing seniors to the benefits of technology, hosted a workshop teaching elders to use tablet computers, such as the iPad, for entertainment and communication. The old folks were quite enthusiastic in uncovering...
Senior Citizens Victimized by Fake Cops through Hypnosis
In India, various incidences involving men pretending to be policemen and stealing old individual's valuables have occurred. The snatchers were said to be capable of hypnosis and have practiced the craft of their victims. In a report, 63-year-old Vijay Kulkarni shared...
Senior Citizens Go Out on a Picnic
In Charleston, senior citizens went out to Shawnee Park to participate in the Kanawha Valley Senior Services annual picnic. They interacted with their fellow seniors, played Bingo, danced and had fun. Due to the various physical and financial limitations posed against...
WBCU Senior Citizen Expo – A Success
Last week, the WBCU 15th Annual Senior Citizen Expo was held in the Family Life Center of Tabernacle Baptist Church in honor of local elders. Senior citizens enjoyed a day of fun and entertainment with music and prizes from the event's gracious sponsors. WBCU stated...
Senior Citizens Freed From Paying Property Taxes
In the District of Columbia, a legislation exempting senior citizens aged 80 and older with annual income of no more than $100,000.00 and who have lived in their houses for 25 years or more from paying property taxes for their home will be introduced. The proponent,...
65-year-old Man Murdered in His Own Home
R Saatyanarayana, a 65-year-old man who lived by himself, was found dead by his maid servant at his own residence on Saturday morning at Hanuman Nagar Chaitanyapuri. His gold bracelet chain was reported missing while all other items were found intact. Venkatamma...
Don’t Entrust Your Home to Unregistered Specialists
Though it can be dangerous and impractical as a homeowner to handle tricky maintenance tasks on your own home, you must also be cautious about entrusting them to strangers, especially unregistered "specialists" who may take advantage of your lack of knowledge on the...
The Importance of Developing Trust in Every Relationship
In a relationship which involves one ensuring the well-being of the other, the most important aspect that has to be developed is trust. This does not only pertain to trust coming from the individual who needs the care but also from the caregiver. This mutuality will...
Home Safety for Senior Caregivers
Home safety is one of the most important things to consider when it comes to caring for an elderly person, especially when they are prone to many injuries and ailments. They are at a very high risk for falls, serious injuries and other consequences of slower reflexes...
The Benefits of Leasing a Car for Senior Citizens
Various vehicles have their own perks and disadvantages for specific users. For senior citizens who are still able to drive around, renting a car can be a better option than buying one. This option poses a lot of safety and financial advantages for most people,...