Seniors are prone to falling, which in most cases can cause serious harm to an elderly person, and can even be fatal at times. Example of that is bone disease. Studies indicate that more than a third of elderly above the age of 65 have suffered a fall, with half of...
IBHS Suggests Tips to Avoid Winter Fires
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is offering to guide residents about the different ways for avoiding home fires this fall and for the coming winter season. In a statement they released, “While space heaters, fireplaces and wood-burning...
Fire Safety Tips for Our Homes
A lot of fires happen at home. No less an authority than UAE’s Civil Defence has stated that in 2011, one third of all fires happened at home. That is a significant percentage of all fires and each household should definitely be aware of what to do in order to prevent...
Home Safety Habits for Everyone
Safety at home is a very real necessity. The very idea of a home that is not safe just seems so wrong, so knowing and then practicing simple safety practices is something that every one should do. Every household should develop their own safety practices that every...
Home Heating Fire Safety Tips
Fires and fire deaths nowadays are usually caused by faulty heating equipment, some were close to things that can burn such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding. Because of these, the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office advises people to follow...
Home Safety Measures for Kids
Most parents do not tend to think of their homes as a potentially dangerous place for their children. The reality however, is quite different from that belief. Children often get hurt falling down stairs, tripping over items on the floor, injuring themselves on sharp...
About Hospitals, Seniors and Return Trips
When you have a member of your family who is already a senior citizen, you have to accept the fact that they are more likely to need more medical attention than anyone else. What you would not want is them making return trips to the hospital so soon after the initial...
Showing Appreciation for Senior Citizens
Seniors are surely having a hard time these days. A great number of them are sick, while most are sad and lonely. That’s the reason why County officials in Knox County started a Senior Appreciation Picnic. This public event has been an on-going yearly event for six...
Here’s Why Seniors Are Better Off Than Most Americans
The “lost decade,” that’s what they call the last ten years for the American middle class. They have seen economic depression and the rise of unemployment. The middle class has also shrunk in the past few years and they have a lot less now than before. Altogether it’s...
The Top Reasons Why Older People Are Not Into News
These days, getting the latest news and information is easier than ever before. You can just turn on the TV and you would get bombarded with what’s happening everywhere. There are 24 hour news channels dedicated for that. Now, there is also the Internet that can...
Some Tips to Help Keep Your Home Safe this Summer
Summer is a great time for vacation and outdoor activities. Before you have fun outside, make sure to keep your house safe from theft and repair emergencies. Below are several list of tips to enjoy your summer activities without worrying about the safety of your home....
The Best Cities in the Country for Seniors
It’s a little surprising that no major city from Florida made it on the list of the top cities in America for seniors. The list, that was compiled by the private think tank Milken Institute, seems to make a myth out of previously accepted fact that seniors flock to...
The Danger of Walking the Streets of New Jersey
It seems like there’s a danger in being a senior citizen and walking the streets of New Jersey. That has been proven in the number of pedestrian seniors who have died in accidents in recent weeks, and that includes bicyclists and road workers as well. This is...
Senior Citizens: Favorite Target of Scammers
Scammers seem to always go after seniors. They are always trying to take advantage of the older people’s vulnerabilities. Officials from Missouri have reported that they have several complaints regarding a new scam that aims to target seniors. Reports say that the...
Calling All Seniors! Beware of the Great Jamaican Phone Scam
Senior citizens in the New Hampshire area are being warned against a scam that has been going around for years. This scam over the phone has been targeting seniors who have been living in the New England area for ten years now and is believed to have originated from...
Tips For Leaving Your Home Safely When You Go On Vacation
It seems that many people are planning on going on a vacation this time of year. And if you are one of them, then you need to think about some home safety tips that you should follow while you are away. These easy-to-follow tips will be useful in making sure that you...
The Rise of the Techie Grannies: Senior Citizens and Their Increased Use of Technology
It is a common belief that senior citizens and the latest technology usually don't go together. We have this image in our heads of our grandparents struggling with computers, tablets and all the other latest gadgets. And then there is the Internet which could really...
Seniors Actually Starving Right Here in the US!???
You might be surprised to hear this but you don't have to look to other countries in order to find cases of starvation . In Orange County there is an increasing number of senior citizens who are starving almost daily. They are the ones dependent on food programs and...
Stair Lifts Can Be a Safe and Beneficial Addition to Your Home
Do you have an elderly or disabled family member who has difficulty moving up or down the stairs in your home? Stairs can be a huge obstacle and a place of real concern for an elderly person or a person with a disability. Every year, people fall trying to go up or...
Questions to Answer Before Getting Home Modifications
If you or someone you know is an elderly or disabled person that is considering having home modifications done on their home, there are certain things you should consider before you jump right into the modification process. You need to go through every room of your...