Benefits of Fall Detection and How It Works
Cyber Safety For Seniors: Avoiding Online Scams
It’s hard to avoid talk of cybercrimes these days. It seems as though every day, the news shares stories about cyber attacks; at this point, it’s almost impossible not to know someone who has been affected by cybercrime. And while the internet has been a powerful and...
Protect Yourself from Senior Scams
We live in an incredible age. Technology, like the internet and mobile telephones, has created amazing opportunities for us stay informed about current events, to correspond with family members and even to view the latest pictures of our grandchildren while they’re...
Talking To Your Parents About the Dangers of Senior Falls
Experiencing a fall as you age is always scary, but even more so when it has serious medical ramifications. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in five senior falls can lead to broken hips, broken bones, and even traumatic brain injury. Of the nearly...
Factors That Lead to Senior Falls
Falls happen. They happen throughout life at all ages and stages–as toddlers, at recitals, on college campuses, on the sidewalk, and even at home. But there comes a time when falls become a real hazard to your health and safety. That time typically coincides...
Summer Sun Protection: Checking for Skin Cancer
Although summer isn’t officially here yet, it certainly feels like it in most parts of the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that the UV Index gets so strong in June and July, they recommend limiting sun exposure between 10am and 4pm. And the...
