With the issue of seniors and financial abuse receiving attention from activists and lawmakers nationwide, preventing financial fraud is becoming increasingly important for seniors.
The Importance of Getting a Shingles Shot
Did you know that shingles can impact the body to the point that the pain never goes away? Unfortunately many people are uneducated about shingles until they experience the painful, contagious rash. As we age, we become more at risk for developing shingles, making...
The Many Benefits of Napping
Especially as we age, it can be easy to reminisce and yearn for our younger years in life – way back before we had to worry about jobs or bills. Those blissful years of childhood were over before we knew it, and even though we may have dreaded it as a child, perhaps...
The Rise of Elder Orphans
When we hear the word ‘orphan,’ we typically think of young children without any parents or relatives to take care of them. But what many of us may not realize is that this term is not solely reserved for children. It has become a recent phenomenon that older adults...
Start Your Day with Cereal to Live Longer
Breakfast is often people’s favorite meal, and no wonder – between oatmeal, yogurt, muffins and eggs, the possibilities are endless to start your day the right way. For many, cereal is a go-to breakfast staple. After all, there are dozens of options to choose from,...
Saving a Life During a Family Visit
When Connie H. of Circleville, Ohio, called Medical Guardian in August of 2014 to order a Home Guardian for her father, Russell, she was worried that he might not always be able to press the button in an emergency due to his failing health. Luckily, Life Safety...
