Bathroom Safety for Seniors Helps Decrease Fall Risk
Even though you may consider your bathroom to be a safe place where you are able to relax and unwind with a soothing bath or invigorating shower following a challenging day, for seniors, the bathroom is probably the most dangerous room in the house. With slippery floors which can be even slipperier when damp, closed-in […]
Scams and Fraud Against Seniors: Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe
We’re all bombarded with those irritating robocalls and unwanted telemarketer solicitations, and even though it might seem simple enough to steer clear of falling prey to a scammer, it’s actually quite easy to get pulled in to what may seem like a believable scenario – especially for senior loved ones. In fact, an astounding $36 […]
Senior Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to hear stories from the news of vulnerable seniors who have suffered mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it appears as though it’s something which will happen to “someone else” – certainly not to our own senior loved ones. Nevertheless, approximately 5 million seniors in the U.S. are subjected to some form […]
Natural Disaster Preparedness: Help Seniors Be Ready for an Emergency
Tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes, as well as other natural disasters, arise suddenly, and even though it’s important for all of us to have an emergency plan ready to go, it’s particularly important for aging parents, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity […]
Internet Safety: Safeguard Against Scams Targeting Seniors
We’ve long been familiar with the propensity of frauds directed at seniors – unscrupulous telemarketers who reach out to those who are frail, isolated, and lonely, befriending them for the true purpose of obtaining banking account information and credit card numbers and then wiping out funds. Or folks who offer contest prizes and freebies as […]