by mg_user | Jun 7, 2019 | Caregiver Corner
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...
by mg_user | Jun 5, 2019 | Senior Safety
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...
by mg_user | May 23, 2019 | Health & Wellness
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...
by mg_user | May 16, 2019 | Health & Wellness
The summer is fast approaching and after a long, cold winter, many people are breathing a collective sigh of relief to feel the warmth of the sun again. Some, however, worry about health risks associated with warmer weather; from concerns about melanoma from the sun...
by mg_user | May 13, 2019 | Caregiver Corner
Earlier this year, the Senate Special Committee on Aging found that one in 10 Americans over the age of 65 who live at home are victims of financial abuse by scammers. These financial scams have led to an estimated $2.9 billion loss in combined income for seniors who...
by mg_user | May 10, 2019 | Health & Wellness
What makes golf one of the greatest games is that people of all ages can play it throughout their lifespan. The game does not discriminate as you get older because as long as you can swing a club and tee up a ball, you can become a golfer. For seniors, golf can not...
