Go4Life
Go4Life is a new national exercise campaign aimed at people over 50. This group includes baby boomers and their parents. The goal is to make physical activity a cornerstone of healthy aging, for a simple reason. Being physically active is...
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Signs Your Parent Needs Help at Home
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...
Unintentional injuries accounted for 85% of all injury deaths among adults aged 65 and over in the US.
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.
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...
Budget-Friendly Bathroom Modifications for Seniors
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...
3 Essentials Of Fire Safety
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...
10 Reasons for Seniors to Exercise
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.
5 Home Safety Tips for the Elderly
Home safety becomes more important when parents or loved ones hit their senior years. Oftentimes, at this point the elderly become more susceptible to accidents at home. With their hearing and seeing faculties dramatically depreciated, the need to implement safety...