Basic Needs and Supplies ☐ Water — one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation and 2-week supply for home) ☐ Food — it is a good idea to include foods that do not need cooking (canned,...
No one relishes the prospect of having to move out of his or her home due to age-related health, mobility or dexterity issues. In fact, more than half of homeowners 60 and older say they intend to stay in their...
If you have a senior living with you or you care for a senior who still lives in their own home, there are important safety threats you need to know about! Have you checked their living space for safety hazards?...
Tightrope walk: Just like a tightrope walker in a circus, this exercise requires elders to hold arms straight out from their sides, parallel to the floor. With arms positioned like this, ask your loved one to try walking in a...
Spoiled food that doesn’t get thrown away Missing important appointments Unexplained bruising Trouble getting up from a seated position Difficulty with walking, balance and mobility Uncertainty and confusion when performing once-familiar tasks Forgetfulness Unpleasant body odor Infrequent showering and bathing...
According to recent a National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Date Brief Unintentional injuries accounted for 85% of all injury deaths among adults aged 65 and over in the United States in 2012–2013; suicide and homicide accounted for 13% and...
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. -Benjamin Franklin This very well known saying is as true today as it was when Franklin made the quote and sums up the reason for an annual senior home safety...
Anyone who has slipped in tub knows the bathroom can be one of the most dangerous rooms in the home especially for older adults who have trouble with vision, balance, coordination, and frailty. According to the National Safety Council, one...
Older adults over the age of 65 are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. By age 75, that risk increases to three times that of the general population—and to four...
Increase your energy. Feel stronger. Feel more confident. Improve your walking. Improve your flexibility. Reduce your risk of falling. Maintain a healthy weight. Improve your self-image. Sleep better at night. Make new friends.