Summertime is fun and relaxing for most people, but the heat, humidity and emphasis on outdoor activities can be hazardous for seniors. While there are many benefits to getting outside and enjoying the fresh air, it’s important to take precautions to help older adults avoid… Read More
The “dog days of summer” are here, and in many parts of the country this translates into soaring temperatures and uncomfortable humidity levels. Excessive heat and humidity can pose a serious health risk to your family and pets, as well as do damage to your… Read More
Summer safety doesn’t have to be hard work. That’s why we put together this list of ways to protect family, friends and pets from common threats and dangers while you are at home and on vacation this summer. With a little advanced planning and these… Read More
Here’s good news for summer homeowners who are about to close up their vacation cottage or cabin for the winter — easy-to-use home monitoring and protection equipment designed to safeguard an empty house. Rather than worry all winter about devastating damage from freezing pipes, invasive… Read More
If it seems like there are more summer power outages than 20 or 30 years ago, you are absolutely right! According federal databases, the U.S. electric grid has 285 percent more power outages than it did in 1984 when the data collection effort on blackouts… Read More
