As the summer heat sticks around this month, people come out to enjoy the last months of summer activities. However, seniors still need to take precautions because they could be at risk for a heat stroke or heat exhaustion. One statistic says that more people in the United States die from extreme heat every year […]
The National Center on Elder Abuse has designated the month of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Every year hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are abused, neglected, and exploited. Many of the victims are frail and vulnerable and cannot help themselves. They are dependent on caregivers to provide for their care. According to the […]
May is stroke awareness month. Since stroke is the 4th leading cause of death, it is important for seniors to learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and preventive measures. Approximately 800,000 people suffer a stroke each year. That is about one every 40 seconds with one person dying from strokes every 4 minutes. Only heart disease, […]
According to AARP, 90 percent of seniors would rather live at home (age in place), rather than move to an assisted living facility or nursing home. There are many reasons why seniors want to remain at home. Many memories live there too. Holidays, birthdays, children growing up in their home, friendly neighbors, nearby family, all of which contribute […]