Old Man Winter is back again, and with winter comes power outages. Downed power lines can be caused by heavy snow, ice, wind and sometimes errant drivers, but the result is the same — hours or even days without electricity. Â To help you and your… Read More
Seniors are at an increased risk for accidents, injuries and other emergencies when temperatures dip and there are hazardous conditions outside and on the roads, so it’s important for family and friends to makes sure their seniors are prepared properly for the long, cold winter.… Read More
Another power outage is in your future, regardless of where you live or what the cause is – be it a polar vortex snowstorm, tsunami, tornado or ordinary thunderstorm.  If it seems like the number of power outages each year is on the rise, you… Read More
You may have heard that carbon monoxide poisoning is considered “the silent killer,†but do you know what carbon monoxide (CO) gas is, or how to recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning? According to the CDC, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon… Read More
Loss of heat, power outages, isolation, hypothermia and dehydration are serious concerns for seniors during the winter, so we’ve put together some practical home safety tips to help them prepare for the long, cold months ahead. “Fuel up†Have the furnace checked by a… Read More
