Safe and Affordable Life Tips for Dealing with the Cold
It is that time of the year again where the temperatures drop and the tension rises in response to the stress of the season. There is a lot to do and not enough time to do it. This leaves lots of room for things to be forgotten and accidents to happen both in and around…Read More→
How to Identify the Signs of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a growing problem, and as more people are getting ready to enter into the elder portion of their lives, this is a subject we should all become more familiar with. The first step in stopping elder abuse is to learn how to spot it.
SO WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE?
Most people, when they hear the term elder abuse, think of it as physical abuse yet, elder abuse can take many forms.
Senior Citizens in a Digital World – Part 1
This time of year is the busiest in the cyber world with increased email, voice/video conferencing, and of course shopping. This is also the busiest time for cyber thieves who tend to target senior citizens more, as they perceive them to be easier targets. Keeping that in mind, in this series of posts we are going to share a few tips, tools, and general advice to help keep you and your loved ones from falling for scams this holiday season and beyond.
How To Make A Home A Safe Place for Seniors
Aging is a part of life for all of us, and learning how to make your home a safe place for seniors is important not only for ourselves, but also for our senior family members and friends. So how do you go about making your home suitable for aging in place?
Let’s start with bathrooms. Read more
The Drug Abuse Epidemic Concerning Seniors
The elderly may be the last population you’d imagine would have issues with drugs and alcohol. Think again. New data shows the number of seniors with drug problems are on the rise. But the causes are complex and the solutions aren’t easy. Get educated about the scale and nature of senior drug abuse and misuse, signs of dependence and addiction in older loved ones, and how to get help for an older loved one with a drug problem.