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Last April 1, the Lake in the Hills Police Department held a senior safety class for free. The class addressed various safety issues including senior abuse, scams, personal safety, defensive tactics, travel safety and situation awareness. Meg Krase of Senior Services...

According to statistics, there are over 8 million emergency room visits every year because of falls. Unfortunately, sixty percent of those who die from fall are senior citizens. To help keep your home safer for your senior loved ones, here is a checklist. Install...

Now that warm weather is finally here, a lot of people suddenly want to be outdoors. However, staying in your outdoor space can pose safety threat not only to your young children but also to your senior loved ones. Below are some tips on how you can modify your...

Anything can happen to your senior loved ones who are living independently at home. To help ensure their own safety, here are some tips you should keep in mind. Install a home surveillance system to allow you to check in your senior loved ones via smartphone. Install...

According to statistics, roughly 19.6 senior citizens visited the emergency department in 2009 and 2010. And because this can be a very stressful experience, here are some quick tips to keep in mind when you have a senior loved one visiting the emergency department....

Assessing your space and make sure it is free from any potential hazards is a great way to help prevent falls in senior citizens. Remember that hazards can be present in every room including bathrooms and staircases. To help ensure the safety of your elderly loved...

According to CDC data, fall is the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among senior citizens. This is especially true for older adults who are living independent lives. Below are some fall prevention tips for your elderly loved ones. Exercise regularly to...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters are the most common type of heating equipment usually involved in house fires. And because carbon monoxide poisoning has become a serious concern in many households, it is important to ensure safety...

Making sure your elderly loved ones are safe and secure at home should be on top of your priority list. And because accidents and crimes have become a significant threat to their safety, we should always make sure that our senior loved ones are safe should they choose...

Crime rates have increased significantly in the past years. However, there are a lot of things you can do to prevent being the target of these crime threats. Below are tips on how you can keep your home and family safe. Keep all your doors and windows locked at all...

While there are so many outdoor activities we all love during winter, driving is not one of them. Driving in many areas of the country can be challenging even for the most skillful driver on the road. So if you have family members or loved ones who rely on their...

Making your home a safe haven not only for you but also for your loved ones is very important especially with high incidents of crimes these days. To ensure that your home is protected at all times, here are some tips on how to improve your home security. Make sure to...

Seniors remain to be the prime target for con artists and thieves across the country today. And because we all need to take active part in preventing these crimes, it is important to be more aware of our surroundings each day. Here are some tips that will help keep...

Because of the increasing number of reported burglaries in the country today, home security experts urge individuals to find ways on how to improve the safety of their own home. Majority of these break-ins happen during the day which is why being extra cautious with...

If you have family members who age in place, it is always a good idea to upgrade the lighting to make the home not only safer but also more comfortable. Below are some tips that will help you create a safer home with better lighting. Provide more ambient lighting in...

Unfortunately, senior citizens remain to be a prime target for con artists in our community today. To make sure crime is reduced, we need to take simple measures to protect our family members especially our elderly relatives. Below are some tips on how we can keep our...

Now that winter has finally kicked in, it’s time for everyone to be thinking about the safety of our senior loved ones during the colder months. To ensure the safety of your elderly people, here are some tips on how they can experience a more enjoyable and safe winter...

Last January 13, a free medical program was held in Ocean City. During the event, experts from the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Trauma Center shared some tips on how elderly people can avoid falls and accidents. According to AtlantiCare’s trauma program manager...

We all know that elderly people are usually the ones susceptible to foodborne illness. Because of their weakened immune system, we need to make sure that the food they eat is not only healthy but also safe. Apart from evaluating old family recipes, here are some tips...