by Back Home Safely | Apr 15, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
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...
by Back Home Safely | Apr 3, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
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...
by Back Home Safely | Mar 4, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
Seniors, with their lessened alertness and increased fearfulness, often become victims of crime. Even if they aren’t targeted by opportunistic criminals, seniors often become paranoid of their surroundings and need to be cautious of their surroundings. To assure...
by Back Home Safely | Mar 4, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
Hearing better isn’t the only benefit of using hearing aids. According to a recent study, people with hearing problems who have chosen to use assistive hearing devices experienced many significant improvements in many aspects of their lives. From better...
by Back Home Safely | Jan 31, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the population and also one of the groups at highest risk for fire death and injury. With slower mobility and responses, less keen sense of sight and hearing, and drowsiness due to medications, seniors are more prone to...
by Back Home Safely | Dec 17, 2012 | Home Safety NJ
Firefighters are providing free home safety checks in an effort to avoid fatal fires over the festive period. Looking at the Strathclyde area, the actual number of fires doubles from six to 12 each day over the Christmas holidays, the brigade said. There were five...
