Winter arrives in a few short weeks, bringing with it cold, snow, ice and the hazardous conditions that can result—both indoors and out. Seniors are at an increased risk for accidents, injuries and other emergencies when temperatures drop, so it’s important to make sure they… Read More
If you have an elderly family member or close friend who lives independently, here are some important cold weather safety tips to prepare them and their home for the upcoming winter. Seniors are particularly vulnerable during frigid weather and are at a higher risk for… Read More
With the holiday season fast approaching, now’s a good time to get a head start with your shopping with one of these great gift ideas for grandparents and seniors. Each of these items was carefully selected for older folks who don’t need more household clutter… 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
Keeping seniors safe during the long, cold winter can be a challenge for family members and caregivers, especially if their seniors live alone. Loss of heat, power outages, isolation, hypothermia and dehydration are big concerns, as are hazardous road conditions for seniors who are still… Read More
