While most senior citizens in different parts of the world are not too keen on using high tech gadgets, that is not the case for the elderly in Australia. According to reports, many elderly people in Australia are becoming tech-savvy as most of them are now using...
The Grand Opening of Logan Township Senior Citizen Center
Around 10 years ago, the old Bridgeport School House was falling apart but now has a new life as a senior citizen center. It was built in 1867 and served as a school over 90 years later. It was then renovated to become the township's municipal building. In 1995, when...
Scam Alert on Senior Citizens
Attleboro Council and police warned senior citizens in the area to be alert of a possible scam target. According to Detective Sgt. Arthur Brillion, the automated message identifies the program offered by “Senior Medical Advisory” and asks residents to press a series...
Safety Tips for Apartment Renters
Most of the apartment safety and security issues can be addressed by the owner, landlord or apartment staff. However, there are certain steps that each renter should learn to ensure their home is safe and secure. Here are several apartment safety tips for renters:...
Stress-Free Home Safety Checklist
As far as safety concerns go, homes will always be one of the priorities. To ensure a stress-free mind without thinking of all the possible things that could happen when you're not at home, you must secure safety measures. Below are some home safety tips from the Home...
Restriction on the Number of Senior Citizens in Hospital Observation Care
Medicare officials are planning to make some changes in the hospital admission rules. They seek to limit the rising number of beneficiaries who are placed in the observation care but are not eligible for nursing home coverage. "This trend concerns us because of the...
Safety Tips for Using Crutches
Getting the hang of using the crutches can be very tricky. It takes instruction, coordination and a whole lot of patience to finally get to use crutches with ease. When you are finally comfortable enough to use them on your own, it's important to be aware and apply...
Safety Reminders for Wheelchair Brakes
Wheelchairs make lives easier for those who can't stand on their two feet. They come in various styles and sizes, catered to the needs and even tastes of their occupants.They make lives of those in need of its assistance incredibly fulfilling and independent. However,...
Give your Home Its “Value” Through Home Automation System
From artistic landscaping to interior design, there are various ways for you to improve your home and subsequently increase its value. But with a home automation system, people can remodel their homes without having to spend so much money. A home automation system...
Home Remodeling: Making Your Home More Accessible for Seniors
Home remodeling can be very expensive and can even get more costly if you need to put up a place for a parent with mobility issues or seniors with pressing health problems where medical attention could no longer be provided by the family. And because many decisions...
Nutritional Issues of Seniors in Canada
Statistics of Canada show that lots of seniors can't afford to buy healthy food. This information was gathered by Canadian Community Health Survey for the year of 2008 and 2009. Most of the seniors who responded to the survey said they rarely ate fruits and...
Ways to Reduce Cardiac Problems in the Elderly
As individuals age, they become prone to a throng of different illnesses and even injuries. One example of one that can be very dangerous and life-threatening is heart disease. In fact, more than any other age group, the elderly are more prone to cardiac problems....
Many Seniors Find Themselves Alone as they Age
It has been reported that increasing number of seniors find themselves alone as they age. As a result, their health declines, whether they’re estranged from family or have never married or had children. Experts say that it is hard for the elderly to find someone they...
Seniors Get Cuts on Social Security Checks
If President Obama’s budget proposal gets approved, then seniors would be facing some hard times. That’s because under the proposal, they are supposed to get cuts on their social security checks. That can be a huge blow for them since most seniors rely on social...
Elderly Man Rescued from a Blaze
An old man in his 90s suffered "moderate smoke inhalation" after a fire broke out in his Clarkston Road home. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeman said there were no suspicious circumstances involved as to what caused the fire. Four appliances were dispatched...
Annual Testing for Dementia May Prevent Decline
A new U.S health law was passed that includes yearly check-ups to assess cognitive impairment, thinking capabilities and memory to be covered under Medicare. All of these measurable changes are all signs that may predict a person's risk for dementia. While dementia, a...
Modern Senior Citizens Want Fun and Comfort in Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Back in the day, old people who didn't have family to care for them used to put put in depressing, nightmarish concrete block hospital warehouses to live out the last quarter of their lives, lacking the pampering and care they deserved. Fortunately, most of the older...
Home Safety for Aging Parents
You can take simple steps to protect your family as well as support your aging parents and relatives in creating a secure environment. The older you get, the more important proper lighting becomes. In addition to adequate general lighting, it is recommended that you:...
Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
As we all get older, housing is especially important. It serves as a storehouse of memories, provides the major location for family interaction, and is the major financial asset for most families. It is a place of comfort and gives a feeling of independence. We must...
How to Provide Safety and Convenience to Seniors at Home
When living with a senior adult, there are a number of things you can do to make moving around and doing activities not only safer but simpler as well. When they can easily access objects, move around and finish a task, they gain a better sense of well-being and...