by Back Home Safely | May 6, 2015 | News for People with Disabilities
One of the things greatly affected by a person’s dementia is his driving performance. If you are not sure about the right time to ask your elderly loved one to quit driving, here are a few pointers: accompany them while driving and watch out for warning signs....
by Back Home Safely | May 4, 2015 | News for People with Disabilities
Apple and IBM recently announced a partnership with Japan’s largest health and life insurance company Japan Post Group as they aim to provide iPads and specialized apps to Japan’s elderly community. The service will include “all the system’s native...
by Back Home Safely | Apr 21, 2015 | News for People with Disabilities
Falling accidents can cause serious injuries, and lead to major problems to our elderly loved ones. Whether they are induced by physical conditions, or by hazardous situations, the necessary measures should be implemented in order to prevent or mitigate their...
by Back Home Safely | Mar 20, 2015 | News for People with Disabilities
Sally Levy bought her iPhone 5 in August 2014 however she was a bit lost as she didn’t know how to use it. Good thing there was Gerontechnology, a new program from Village Connections, to help her learn the push-button skills of the modern era. Village Connections, an...
by Back Home Safely | Feb 17, 2015 | News for People with Disabilities
Last Wednesday at around two in the afternoon, three masked men crawled through a partially opened window of an elderly woman’s house in Lehigh Acres, Florida and, as one of them advised the latter to remain calm, the other two ransacked the victim’s...
by Back Home Safely | Feb 3, 2015 | News for People with Disabilities
Regular exercise among senior citizens can lead to healthier heart and circulatory system, improved metabolism and muscle condition, and increased flexibility and balance. Here are some exercise and physical activities that are perfect for older adults: Endurance...
