If it seems like there are more summer power outages than 20 or 30 years ago, you are absolutely right! According to federal databases, the U.S. electric grid has 285 percent more power outages than it did in 1984 when the data collection effort on… 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. Â Loss of heat, power outages, isolation, hypothermia and dehydration are big concerns, as are hazardous road conditions for seniors who are still… Read More
If you are on a quest to find a unique but practical gift for that special grandparent or senior this holiday season, here’s a list of useful gifts will make that task a lot easier. All of these items are proven winners with the senior… Read More
My friend Eileen’s 90-year-old mother was recently widowed, but nevertheless insisted on staying put in her home despite her children’s concerns for her safety and security.  Although their mother is healthy and independent and still drives herself around town, Eileen and her brother noticed many… Read More
Older adults and seniors are especially vulnerable to the summer’s heat and humidity due to physical changes that come with aging, such as the body’s inability to regulate temperature efficiently and a reduced sensitivity to heat and thirst.  When there is a heat wave,… Read More
