Important Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults
Each year in the United States, there are an average of 346,800 house fires resulting in 2,620 deaths and 11,070 injuries. 1 By themselves, these are concerning statistics. For adults age 65 and older, this is an even more important concern, as this age group repre... read more →
Understanding Hepatitis and How it Can Impact You
Each year worldwide, viral hepatitis claims a life every 30 seconds. Many of us are unaware of how this disease could impact us, including our personal risk level, symptoms to watch for, and when to have a conversation with our doctor about hepatitis. The World... read more →
4 Ways Technology Can Help Older Adults at Home
The pace at which new technology becomes available increases with each passing year. Older adults who are less familiar with these advances may be unaware of the many ways these new technologies can improve their lives. However, older adults are also increasingl... read more →
Choosing Long-Term Care: Alternatives to Assisted Living Facilities
For many older adults, there comes a time when considering long-term care options becomes necessary. Changes in the ability to perform daily activities independently, along with chronic health conditions and limited mobility, often mean extra help is needed. A c... read more →
UV Safety Tips for Older Adults
July marks UV Safety Awareness month, a topic all older adults should be familiar with as part of healthy skin care and skin cancer prevention. Ultraviolet radiation, known as UV radiation, is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is made by the sun. Because... read more →
Travel Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers
The free time afforded by retirement means that travel is a high priority for older adults. Many adventures that were not possible in younger years due to job and family obligations are no longer on hold as an older adult. Travel is on the rise again for older a... read more →
A Complete Guide to Paying for Long-Term Care
For seniors with long-term care needs, the cost of care can be a source of stress and worry. What type of care is needed and the cost associated with it will vary from person to person. There are many options you can use to help you cover the cost of this care,... read more →
Tips for Coping With Anxiety
From time to time, everyone experiences stress and worry. When coping with worries becomes overwhelming, these feelings can develop into more than just a passing concern– they can become an anxiety disorder. There are several types of anxiety disorders. How do you... read more →
Choosing Long-Term Care: Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Although many older adults are able to live independently and without any assistance, it is very common as people age to find that they need some level of help with day-to-day self-care and activities. In fact, half of all older adults- numbering 18 million- are re... read more →
Tips for Healthy Aging
More and more of us are living longer and participating in healthy active lives into our senior years. If this sounds like you, or you are heading into your 50s, 60s, and beyond and want to stay as healthy as possible, it’s important to practice habits that support... read more →
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