There are many reasons to travel. Whether you’re seeing the grand-kids or simply visiting an exotic locale, travel offers a welcomed change of pace and a chance to have a fun adventure. Maintaining your health and safety is especially important if you’re traveling to a foreign country. Yes, travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not […]
Technology and Senior Health
Baby Boomers continue to live long and healthy lives well into their 80’s. For society, it has enormous implications on how to care for an aging population in a way that keeps them independent. According to the Census Facts For Features, 44.7 million senior citizens 65 and older existed on July 1st, 2013. By 2060 […]
Senior Health in the Winter Months
The cold weather is among us and it is especially important for seniors to plan and prepare for the winter months ahead. Some typical hazards that can happen in the winter months include falling on the ice and catching a cold or the influenza virus. Using common sense and being cautious can help prevent these […]
Home Safety Checks – Key to Fall Prevention
“An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.” – This adage can be applied to home safety as well. Older adults, especially, are vulnerable to serious injuries from home accidents. A simple fall can often have devastating consequences including death. June is National Safety Month, an annual observance developed by the National Safety Council […]
Medication Management: Key to Safety
Advances in medicine and early diagnosis have allowed Americans to lead longer and more productive lives. High blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma and other chronic diseases can now be more easily managed by medications. According to research, most people 65 years and older have at least one chronic health condition and are likely to take multiple […]
Simple Steps for Seniors to Reduce the Risk of Falls
Falls account for the highest number of fatal and non-fatal injuries in senior citizens. Every year, about one in three adults over age 65 experiences a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While not all falls cause serious injuries, about one in five results in significant damage, such as a […]
Seniors and Self Driving Cars
If you’re 65 years old this year, you witnessed nearly the complete evolution of the automobile in the United States. In the 1950’s automobiles became affordable for the average family and a number of vehicles grew exponentially. Safety advancements have included windshield safety glass, seat-belts, crush zones and airbags. Today’s automobiles are remarkably safe. Vehicles […]